Rotoroa Island Education Programme
Restoring young people’s connection to nature & Inspiring the confidence to become conservation leaders of the future.
The Rotoroa Island Education Programme supports young people in the Auckland region to explore and discover nature and their own potential as conservation leaders and kaitiaki (guardians).
- A 3-day programme delivered over a term, including a visit to Rotoroa Island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf.
- Passionate and enthusiastic educators with a depth of knowledge about the flora and fauna of Aotearoa, NZ, in particular Rotoroa Island
- Active support to empower students to take action in their community
- Specialist materials created to enhance the student experience
“The students were very engaged with the activities during the pre-visit and were excited to build on what they had learned in class” - Anna, Deputy Principal
Our learning outcomes are for young people to:
- Connect with and discover conservation and their natural environment.
- Expand their knowledge and play in nature.
- Be excited about problem solving in nature.
- Find community conservation actions that matter to them and be empowered to inspire others in their community to assist them.
- Expand citizen science-based conservation challenges and to understand how island sanctuaries like Rotoroa Island support biodiversity and our endemic species.
Key details
TIming
The Rotoroa Island Education Programme consists of three days over the term.
- A 2.5 hour workshop at your school introducing biosecurity, island wildlife and conservation leadership.
- A full day visit to explore and experience Rotoroa Island.
- A final 1.5 hour workshop back in school to reflect on the experience and a chance for learners to share their conservation action in the community that has been inspired by the Rotoroa Island Education Programme.
This is all supported by experienced educators and resources.
Age Group
10-14 year-olds.
Pricing
The cost is $40 per student plus the transport to the ferry terminal. This covers island visit (including ferry price), resources and two days in school learning with trained educators and is possible due to the generous support from the Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation.
A 1:6 ratio, adult to student is required.
The adult helpers are the same rate and teachers are free.
Bookings for 2024 are now full.
We are taking waitlist for Term 4 2024 and interest for 2025 programme.
Please contact our Programme Manager – Jeanine
Email: [email protected]
“The most comprehensive and effective environmental education programme I know of in the Auckland Region.”
Sally Birdsall, Senior Lecturer - School of Curriculum & Pedagogy, The University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau.
“The programme has opened our eyes more to what can be achieved through knowledge and working towards taking care of our native wildlife and fauna. That we have a window of opportunity to make a change.” Te Kura, term 1 2023.
This learning adventure is made possible with the generous support of Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation.