Homework Clubs are an easy way to increase community engagement in promoting the social, emotional and academic growth of children, opening doors to a brighter future for our kiwi kids.
It's a simple idea. We partner firms, businesses or organisations with local low decile primary schools. The school makes available classroom or library space for students to gather after school, and a group of volunteers spend an hour a week helping those kids with whatever the school community believes will best support the learning experience of the students.
For some schools it's all about homework, for others it could be a focus on reading, or verbal skills or development focused boardgames.
But what it means is students get to spend some time with different adults who want to support their learning journey, while also encouraging them to think broadly about education and job possibilities.
For volunteers, they get to learn too from the students. They're exposed to new ideas and gain insights into the students’ communities, cultures and potential.
Jason Ataera is the principal at Tairangi School in Porirua – one of our Homework Club schools. In this Creating Connections podcast, Jason talks about how Homework Club benefits not only the children and volunteers who attend, but also the community as a whole.
Our team are participating in the live crowdfunding event #HelpFromHome3 and we need your help to raise more funds to support the kids at our Homework Clubs throughout Aotearoa. You can join us at the live event on 4 May - here's the link https://fb.me/e/4yCFosW6O or you can donate now by clicking https://givealittle.co.nz/l/help-from-home-3
To listen to the whole episode of Creating Connections with Jason click here: https://www.whodidyouhelptoday.org/.../connecting-with...