24-7 YouthWork
We have two 24-7 youth workers in Kaipara College. 24-7 is a nationwide youth work movement that embeds youth workers in schools through a partnership between the school and a local church.
Outwest Youth have had 24-7 youth workers at Kaipara College, supported by Kumeū Baptist Church since 2009. These youth workers serve the school community by providing one-on-one mentoring, supporting the development of student leaders, facilitating groups, attending camps and field trips, coaching teams, and running school-wide events. The goal is to empower students to build their sense of identity and belonging; to develop positive connections in and outside the school; to discover the enjoyment of contributing to the school and the wider community around them.
Most years, the youth workers accompany a group of Year 10 students on a 10 day trek called THE JOURNEY that includes bike-riding, kayaking and hiking through pretty rugged terrain. The trip provides opportunities to face personal challenges, learn new skills, have meaningful conversations as well as make lasting friendships. Here are a few comments from some of the participants.
"The Outwest 24-7 programme is an integral part of Kaipara College. The team work with care, collaboration and professionalism and the students speak very highly of their interactions with them."
– Tracey Roberts, Kaipara College Social WorkerStories
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