Impact Report
2020-2021
Chairperson’s Report
Our People
At POET, our people are key to our success and are committed to creating the best possible outcomes for students, schools, and communities alike.
Investing in the Future
Student Voice
School camp can be a pretty daunting experience for a wide eyed and nervous year 9 student. Earlier this year, we talked to the Ngaruawahia High School head Girl, Aomi Irani about her experiences on camp.
“I was able to feel more connected to my Puna Ako group when I saw how hard everyone was working and the fun everyone was having.”
– Year 9 Student, Huntly College
Teacher Voice
We were very conscious of the fact, that for many, this was potentially their first camping experience, first time in a tent, or even potentially the first time of travelling outside of Hamilton. So it was important we observed each other’s actions and made sure our own reflected that of a positive member of the camp community.
Where We Work
The benefits of outdoor education aren’t accessible to all, so POET exists to address this problem and ensure all students in our partner schools have access to meaningful outdoor education opportunities. We work with low decile secondary schools across the Waikato region. During the last year we partnered with 12 schools, with a further school to be added in 2021:
- Te Kauwhata College
- Huntly College
- Ngaruawahia High
- Melville High
- Forest View High
- Raglan Area School
- Morrinsville Collge
- Matamata College
- Paeroa College
- Fairfield College
- Hamilton Junior High
- Tarawera High
Cultural Connections
“This camp was such an eye opener to the real world that awaits us. I was nervous about the year ahead, however, I now feel comfortable as I have a great group of friends and teachers that will help me meet my goals.”
– Forest View High School, year 13 student
Sustainability
A Snapshot
Our Numbers
Funding makes us function, both strategically and operationally so we believe it’s really important to spend wisely. We respect the trust our supporters have in us and we endeavour to maintain the highest standards of transparency and accountability. Click below to view the 2020 consolidated accounts:
“Since I’m not a big talker this made me more talkative around my peers and staff and do more teamwork and problem solving with other people.”
– Huntly College, year 9 student
Carrying On Through Covid
To support our work we run an annual fundraiser – the NZ Mountain Film Festival. However, Covid threw us a curve-ball in 2020 and despite lots of planning and optimism, at the last moment we were faced with cancelling. In a blog post earlier this year we shared what we learnt about running an event at Level 2.
Our Sponsors & Supporters
The Perry Outdoor Education Trust is grateful to have the community’s support as we couldn’t carry out the work we do without the generosity of our sponsors, our grantors, and business and non-profit partners. To show our appreciation, please see below those organisations who offer tremendous financial support.
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