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Research, plan and act on a need within the local community

Team Up for Change is a Community Action Project.
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Registration of interest

We are inviting registrations of interest from schools in Auckland, Greater Wellington, Waikato, and Canterbury.
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Win project funding

Students make and submit a video of their project proposal by the end of August. They could win a share of $20,000 to help make their project happen. An award will be up to $2,000.
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Timeframe

Develop the project proposal anytime during term 2 or term 3 until the end of August.

Carry out the project in term 4.
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Resources

Resources will be available during term 1

• Free teaching resource
• Templates for students
• Local support
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Through Team Up for Change, students will:

• Develop entrepreneurial mindsets and skills
• Learn to recognise opportunities
• Solve problems
• Create value for their communities
• Have fun!

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Focus areas

This project should focus on one or more of these areas:

• Living in harmony with nature
• Improved quality of life
• Climate Change
• Circular Economy
• Promoting lifelong education
• Improving customer experiences
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Curriculum links

Team up for Change is great way to integrate cross-curricular learning while developing transferable skills. The programme covers learning in Social Sciences, English, Mathematics and any other learning area depending on the nature of the chosen community project.