Over the last couple of years, Central Regional Health School has visited Zeal Wellington for an afternoon of fun and connection, something that has always been a highlight for the Zeal team. And during term 2, both parties came together to deliver an epic photography course for their students. Here’s what went down.
What went down
Over 8 weeks, students had an opportunity to get out of their comfort zone and learn how to take photos, while expressing their creativity through the camera lens. Students learnt how to take high-quality photos and technical photography skills to develop their unique styles, this included choosing where they would take photos which includes Wellington Botanical Gardens, Cuba street and the Wellington waterfront.
Zeal youth workers were also able to go beyond photography and journey through some of the tough stuff they might be facing through mentoring.
Zeal Staff were blown away with students as they grew each week and developed into true photographers. Their abilities to express their authentic selves through the art of photography were magnificent and a privilege to be a part of.
Exhibition
As part of gaining NCEA credits, students we’re required to create and execute an event. They chose to have a showcase to show off their talent and invite their family, friends, tutors and other students.
At the start of the event young people we’re feeling a little out of their comfort zone, but over time quickly opened up and started interacting with others and confidently showed off their stuff. The exhibition was a total success and celebration of their efforts and creativity over the last few weeks.
” It takes a village to raise a young person “
We believe we all have a valuable role to play in a young person’s life and when we come together and collaborate in our shared values, we will see real change happen. We know it can be easy to pull the blinders down and focus on what we’re doing without the support of others, however unfortunately our impact will be minimal and short-lived.
When we come together we offer each other different pathways of opportunities and support and we can learn from each other and see true transformative experiences happen.
Special thank you
To those who have supported Zeal programmes, including , teachers, parents, youth workers, our amazing funders and of course young people who attended.
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