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2024 Projects
2024 was as a year of continuous growth for the council, with 13 impactful projects being delivered, reaching a new milestone of over 350 in-person attendees. This growth was a result of established projects, such as our Music Competition and Student Leadership Conference, and a commitment to innovation through the launch of new projects, such as our Disability Conference.
Music Competition
June 2024
Team 1
With almost 70 attendees and performers, our Music Competition provided a competitive twist to last year's Music Showcase. Our local youth musicians had the chance to showcase their musical talents and receive positive commendation in front of a panel of professional musician judges.
Strava Art Competition
September - October 2024
Team 1
Who knew a morning run could be a work of art? By "painting" unique designs across the map with the Strava fitness tracking app, our Strava Art Competition gave the community a chance to improve their physical wellbeing while turning their runs, walks, and bike rides into digital sketches.
Sustainability Awareness Video Series
October 2024
Team 1
For our Sustainability Awareness Video Series, we curated a series of informative reels for NZ Recycling Week (October 21–27). Aligning with the "Understand Your Waste" theme, our content focused on encouraging practical sustainability, including soft plastic recycling, minimising single-use plastics, and repurposing food scraps.
QuizEx
May 2024
Team 2
Building on last year’s success, the second edition of QuizEx returned with a broader, more diverse range of categories. The event successfully engaged nearly 25 participants, offering a high-energy competitive environment that celebrated both knowledge and youth connection.
Social Media Digital Awareness Campaign
July 2024
Team 2
To address the lack of awareness around digital safety, we launched our Social Media Digital Awareness Campaign. Focused on educating youth and general social media users, the initiative promoted safer online behavior across three pillars: cyberbullying, cybersecurity, and digital footprints, through a series of informative reels.
Film Festival
September 2024
Team 2
For its third consecutive year, our Film Festival empowered Year 11 - 13 Media Studies students by showcasing their films at the Mission Bay Berkeley Cinemas. The festival allowed young filmmakers to screen their work for a live audience and receive constructive criticism from professional industry judges.
Games Night Series
May - July 2024
Team 3
Designed to combat teen loneliness among youth, our Games Night Series spanned three months with three distinct themes: Kahoot Night, Board Game Night, and Movie Night. Each event offered high school students a safe, fun, and exciting space to meet new people and build connections.
Disability Conference
August 2024
Team 3
Our Disability Conference brought together 30 students from four local schools to advocate for disability inclusion and awareness. Featuring speakers from Paralympics NZ, Be. Lab, Disability Connect, and Rainbow House, the event educated and inspired attendees to dismantle ableism.
Study Workshop
October 2024
Team 3
Our Study Workshop provided a collaborative environment for students to prepare for their end-of-year exams. By connecting peers with essential academic resources and each other, the initiative created a supportive safe space that allowed for mutual motivation during exam season.
Sustainability Saturday: Tree Planting
May 2024
Team 4
In partnership with the Eastern Bays Songbird Project, Sustainability Saturday engaged 25 attendees in hands on environmental conservation efforts at the Ōrākei basin. We made a tangible impact by planting over 200 trees and removing invasive weeds in less than three hours!
Careers Development Workshop
August 2024
Team 4
Our Career Development Workshop empowered students with essential employment skills. We invited three professional speakers who shared valuable insights on job interview tips, workers' rights and entitlements, and the importance of personal branding via LinkedIn, with overwhelmingly positive attendee feedback!
Student Leadership Conference
September 2024
Team 4
In our second year of collaboration with the iSpeak Foundation, the Student Leadership Conference empowered 33 Year 11 and 12 students from across the Ōrākei area. Through public speaking workshops and collaborative team-building exercises, students expanded their leadership toolkits and established a strong network of like-minded emerging leaders.
'Employment 101' Digital Booklet
October 2024
Team 4
Leveraging insights from our Careers Workshop, we curated an accessible and engaging digital resource for students unable to attend the workshop. Employment 101 was sent to careers advisors from local schools and shared across our social media platforms to provide easier access to the employment essentials.