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Programme Director
Nathan Hight
mobile: 021 420 964
email: nathan@fydwaikato.org.nz

phone: 07 839 7058


Assistant Programmes Manager:
Lisa Zandbergen
Phone: 021 420 972
Email: lisa@fydwaikato.org.nz


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Kerry Ann Norman
mobile: 021 420 973
email: kerryann@fydwaikato.org.nz


6 Vialou Street
PO Box 9399
Hamilton

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About Us Project K Kiwi Can Stars Our supporters

Student Shines at National Awards

 

Fraser High School student Simon Pitts has been honored for his outstanding achievements whilst on the Foundation for Youth Development's Project K programme.

Simon says when he started Project K he lacked self-confidence and didn't really have big goals for the future, but the programme helped him see that if he put his mind to it, he could achieve anything.

"Project K gave me opportunities to do things that i never would have done otherwise" Simon says. "It taught me a lot about leadership, how you have to work together as a team to get things done and be aware of everyone's needs. before project K I wasn't really working towards anything, now I'm looking at studying architecture and keeping up with all my subjects to make it happen."

 Along with a three-week Wilderness Adventure and a two week Community Challenge, Project K also involves the student being matched with a trained volunteer mentor from the community for 12 months.

Simon and his mentor Russell Walsh had an incredible journey, trekking mountains and running three half marathons together - one of Simons goals which Russell supported. Russell says that it is incredible how much Simon has grown since he first met Simon more than 12 months ago.

"When i first met Simon he was pretty shy and Project K has really brought him out of his shell. He meets your eyes now, initiates activities and is going forward in leaps and bounds" says Russell.

 

Project K Waikato Schools:

Hamilton's Fraser High School

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