Since 2014, Saint Kentigern has built strong relationships with communities in both Vanuatu and Fiji, and many Year 8 students and staff from the Boys’ School and Girls’ School, along with parents, have made the trip to offer service.

Due to the disruptions of Covid-19 and the restrictions on travelling overseas, 24 students, parents and staff from the Boys’ School and Girls’ School rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into building and painting projects, serving a school in South Auckland.

With the help of staff and parent helpers, over four days, the students helped to install the (former) Boys’ Middle School playground onto Te Kura Akonga O Manurewa grounds, install a new shade area, outdoor furniture and plant trees onto their field, as well as repair and repaint their surrounding fence.

As part of their service trip, and to add to the excitement of it all, the students stayed at the Clarks Beach Motor Camp either in campervans or cabins.

Despite the inclement weather, the team worked tirelessly to achieve their goals, and it was an incredible feeling for the group to watch the children enjoy their new spaces once completed. As expected, our students were fully engaged, whether it was digging, water blasting, or nailing a fence, even in the pouring rain.

Our thanks to the staff and parent helpers who made the trip possible. The projects were able to be completed due to the amazing generosity of our parent community. Your contribution helped make a difference to the communities we support, and they were truly thankful.

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