Our Community Educators work with schools, alternative education providers and youth organisations to design programmes for rangatahi across New Zealand. Our programme can be delivered in one day 'Pathway to Potential' suitable for those in Year 7 and above, or as a four day programme 'Harnessing Potential' for rangatahi aged 14-25 years old.
Supports growth and leadership
Provides rangatahi the skills and confidence to understand who they are, realise their leadership potential, and step up as leaders in their community.
Improves skills and understanding
Rangatahi learn skills in first aid and emergency response, building mental and physical resilience, understanding the Whare Tapa Whā wellbeing model, and developing leadership tools for positive relationships.
Helps with employment
Participants develop skills in first aid, communication, teamwork, leadership, commitment, and confidence. These help rangatahi articulate their strengths and support future employment.

Pathway to Potential
A one day programme combining first aid, leadership and wellbeing concepts to help set young people up for success.
Harnessing Potential

Tgives rangatahi the skills and confidence to respond in an emergency, manage their wellbeing and step up to be leaders in their community learning over the four days culminating in a scenario based activity.
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Book your programme
If you’d like to book a FREE St John in Schools programme or if you have any questions, please send us an email and we’ll be happy to help.
Enquiry form
Please visit our FAQs page for more information or reach out to us at schools@stjohn.org.nz