Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More

Local Govt | National News Video | Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Search

 

Upper Hutt City Council facilitates youth development scheme


Monday, 29 February 2016

Upper Hutt City Council facilitates youth development project


UPPER HUTT, Wellington NZ, 29 FEB 2015—Young people reporting to stakeholders in Council Chambers isn’t something you see every day, but for ten capable, creative, and confident Upper Hutt College students, it was a ‘worthy’ end to a project facilitated by Upper Hutt City Council which both challenged and rewarded them.

The ten students have successfully installed a mural on Upper Hutt College grounds, having managed the entire project from start to finish.

After students opted in to the project, Council officers facilitated several project management workshops and provided advice and a guiding hand to the students, empowering them to identify all the tasks involved in the project and establish a critical path for milestones to be competed—the first of which was to identify a suitable site on school grounds to install the mural.

The first challenge of the project was coming up with ideas for the design concept. The students decided to consult the school community through a survey, asking staff and students to share their opinions on the proposed mural content. With this feedback, the group worked together to create the final design concept which they submitted to the Upper Hutt College Principal. Once permission was granted, preparation for painting began.

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

The group worked collaboratively with Council Officers and professional artist, Claire Rye to identify materials required, health and safety considerations, and other factors that would lead to the successful installation of the mural.

The students worked tirelessly to install the mural over a number of days, overcoming some unexpected challenges along the way. Mid-way through installation, the mural’s design was modified after discovering that some elements didn’t look as good on the wall as they had on paper. Rain and an uneven surface also presented challenges that had to be dealt with.

Involvement in the project enabled the students to broaden their skills in time management, working collaboratively, painting techniques, hazard identification, and responding to feedback.

“Teaching young people to learn and use leadership and other transferable skills in a real-world project with a positive impact is very important,” says Upper Hutt Mayor, Wayne Guppy. It shows young people that we believe in their ability and that they are a valued part of our city. These rangatahi demonstrated skills and confidence beyond their years.”

The mural is located on Upper Hut College School grounds and features elements of Upper Hutt’s natural surrounds, the ‘school cat’ and the school’s moto ‘be worthy’.

The mural project was made possible through the Ministry of Youth Development’s Youth Partnership Fund. The aim of the Youth Partnership Fund is to help young people develop skills, knowledge, and experience in order to participate confidently in their communities.

Special thanks to Upper Hutt College and its students: Louise Afele, Michaela Badenhorst, Anthony Delaney, Haylee Hailwood-Maddock, Reuben Johnson, Piper Morrison, Amy Reynecke, Caitlin Teague, Charmaine Walker, and Darcy Walker for their work on this project.

An image accompanies this media release

2015-12_101_Upper Hutt College Mural_150x100_300ppi.jpg: Upper Hutt College Students install a new mural on school grounds.

About Upper Hutt City Council

Upper Hutt City Council is the steward and custodian of Upper Hutt City, providing governance, infrastructure, and community services and resources, and promoting opportunity in the city for business, recreation, lifestyle, and leisure. Upper Hutt City is located 30 km north-east of Wellington City (41°07'34" S, 175°04'06" E) and boasts 70% of the region’s parks and reserves, along with state-of-the-art entertainment and leisure facilities.


ends

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Regional Headlines


Gordon Campbell: On The US Opposition To Mortgage Interest Deductibility For Landlords


Should landlords be able to deduct the interest on the loans they take out to bankroll their property speculation? The US Senate Budget Committee and Bloomberg News don't think this is a good idea, for reasons set out below. Regardless, our coalition government has been burning through a ton of political capital by giving landlords a huge $2.9 billion tax break via interest deductibility, while still preaching the need for austerity to the disabled, and to everyone else...
More


 
 

Government: Concerns Conveyed To China Over Cyber Activity
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand’s concerns about cyber activity have been conveyed directly to the Chinese Government. “The Prime Minister and Minister Collins have expressed concerns today about malicious cyber activity... More

ALSO:


Government: GDP Decline Reinforces Government’s Fiscal Plan

Declining GDP for the December quarter reinforces the importance of restoring fiscal discipline to public spending and driving more economic growth, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says... More

ALSO:


Government: Humanitarian Support For Gaza & West Bank

Winston Peters has announced NZ is providing a further $5M to respond to the extreme humanitarian need in Gaza and the West Bank. “The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on civilians is absolutely appalling," he said... More


Government: New High Court Judge Appointed

Judith Collins has announced the appointment of Wellington Barrister Jason Scott McHerron as a High Court Judge. Justice McHerron graduated from the University of Otago with a BA in English Literature in 1994 and an LLB in 1996... More

 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 
 

InfoPages News Channels


 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.