The Value of Extra Education

Last week Philippa Walker participated in the Principal for a Day programme, an initiative connecting businesses with schools. Shadowing Janice Vermeulen, Principal of Weymouth Primary School in Manukau for the day gave Philippa a unique insight into the challenges of low decile schools in Auckland.

"The big challenge for Weymouth kids is to be able to stay in education beyond the minimum school leaver age," says Philippa. "Our engineers know the value of extra education and can share this with the children."

Philippa can see a number of ways for Resolve Group to continue its relationship with Weymouth Primary including sponsoring the school's 'Duffy Books in Homes' programme, having some young engineers attend the school's Bright Sparks Expo to talk about engineering as a career as well as asking staff to donate goods for the school gala next month.