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School Services Academy at<br />
MORRINSVILLE COLLEGE<br />
"Education in 2018 can't simply be a one size fits<br />
all model, as this does not fit all our learners here at<br />
Morrinsville College" said Mr Scott Jenkins, Deputy<br />
Principal of Morrinsville College.<br />
The School Service Academy (SSA) programs are military<br />
focused. The SSA has provided students with the opportunity to<br />
learn in a different context and style of education. Morrinsville<br />
College is incredibly lucky, as the High Wire Trust supports the<br />
SSA in just a handful of schools in the Auckland and Waikato<br />
regions. They support us by funding the teacher in charge<br />
of the SSA program, Mr Lee Hawkes' role, and subsidising<br />
some of the costs for each of the SSA class,s, camps and<br />
outdoor programs. The High Wire Charitable Trust is a private<br />
organisation, set up to provide opportunities for young people.<br />
The HWCT offers activities designed to challenge, motivate and<br />
empower young New Zealanders. The SSA has been in place<br />
at Morrinsville College for two years now, and it has been very<br />
successful. There are three separate NZQA approved programs<br />
delivered to Year 10 (self-management), Year 11 (leadership)<br />
and Year 12 (outdoor recreation). Any student is eligible for the<br />
SSA, after consultation with their respective year level dean.<br />
This is a three year progressive journey, providing students<br />
with continual learning, support and guidance. SSA ensures a<br />
greater chance of success in school and adult life. Mr Hawkes'<br />
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said, "The use of military ethos and characteristics of courage,<br />
commitment and integrity will enhance this learning journey."<br />
The SSA, is a very hands on learning environment that requires<br />
students to be disciplined, pushes them to problem solve<br />
and work as a team. These skills are all very important when<br />
entering the workforce or pursuing further education. The work<br />
students do in the SSA includes learning from a broad range of<br />
subjects, including Physical Education, Outdoor Education and<br />
Health and Safety, to Literacy, Numeracy and Social Studies.<br />
Many activities are carried out in the outdoors, which Mr<br />
Jenkins says, "Students find challenging and makes them work<br />
outside their comfort zone."<br />
SSA allows Morrinsville College students to consider their next<br />
steps after school. With clear links to careers in the various<br />
armed services, police, corrections and customs just to name<br />
a few. "This also complements the colleges drive to develop<br />
clear pathways for our students as they connect their learning<br />
in school with potential careers in the future" said Mr Jenkins.<br />
Mr Hawkes hopes that, "students who take part in the SSA<br />
program, will realize their true potential, develop life skills and<br />
values as they grow and continue to learn - also the ability to<br />
self-manage through being aware of personal and physical<br />
wellbeing, cultural interaction, team spirit and the common<br />
military bond of courage, commitment and integrity."<br />
Stem Cell Nutrition Seminar Review<br />
WRITTEN BY SHARON DEAN<br />
Jane Bennett and Linda Hoggard (pictured right) have exceeded all expectations for their first<br />
Stem Cell Nutrition Seminar held in 2018. The seminar was held at the Morrinsville Golf Club,<br />
which had generated so much interest, that four people even turned up a night earlier than<br />
scheduled for the event. As the evening approached, 50 people were booked in to attend… On<br />
the night, 80 people showed up to the seminar which has exceeded all expectations for both Jane and Linda. People travelled from<br />
Auckland, Newstead, Hamilton and Puriri. The pair reinforced that “anybody can benefit from it” (Stem Cell Nutrition). If you would<br />
like to know more on how Stem Cell Nutrition can transform your life, you can contact Jane Bennett 021 526 342.<br />
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