Your Support Helps Harold Visit Local Schools
Life Education is a charity organisation, so we depend on donations and local sponsorship to deliver crucial health and well-being education in Wairarapa, Tararua and Central Hawke's Bay schools.
Please consider making a weekly or monthly donation to provide steady support, or you can make a one-time donation, every bit helps.
We welcome local businesses to become a part of the Life Education team by becoming a sponsor.
Making a Difference in Our Community
Your support creates real change right here in Wairarapa, Tararua & Central Hawke's Bay! Each year, Harold connects with over 3,500 tamariki across 67 local schools, helping them build confidence, develop crucial life skills, and learn to make positive choices for their wellbeing. This vital work, empowering the next generation, is only possible thanks to the generosity of our community.
M Vergunst
Teacher
"Thank you so much for your time with Year 7 & 8 students at Ponatahi Christian School. Your lessons on decision-making around food and relationships were very relevant to students’ life experiences and situations. The students gave feedback later of how they enjoyed the lessons, and students made links between what you taught them about the decision burger (information and influences) to their learning about World War 2 and a social situation later in the day. That’s a huge win in my opinion."
M Vergunst
Teacher
"Thank you so much for your time with Year 7 & 8 students at Ponatahi Christian School. Your lessons on decision-making around food and relationships were very relevant to students’ life experiences and situations. The students gave feedback later of how they enjoyed the lessons, and students made links between what you taught them about the decision burger (information and influences) to their learning about World War 2 and a social situation later in the day. That’s a huge win in my opinion."
G Marshall
Teacher
"Thanks, Holly. You were wonderful. The Year 4 class loved our time with you. As a teacher, I found you professional and meet the needs of all children in a calm manner. The Feelings talks are already being discussed in class and we are extending on some of these this week."
C McIntyre
Assistant Principle
"It was great to see you and watch how genuinely you connected with the students - you're very well suited to that role."
Our Collaborative Approach
It’s learning designed for real life. Our approach begins with partnership, collaborating closely with Wairarapa, Tararua & Central Hawke's Bay schools to pinpoint what their tamariki need most. Together, we tailor dynamic lessons addressing today's key challenges, drawing from five core learning strands:
Human Biology
Food & Nutrition
Substances
Identity &
Resilience
Relationships & Communities
Step Inside Harold's World
This isn't your average classroom. Harold arrives in an amazing mobile learning hub, sparking curiosity with interactive tech and captivating visuals. It’s a unique, fun space where kids across Wairarapa, Tararua and Hawke's Bay explore vital life skills – from understanding their bodies to building strong friendships. Guided by our engaging educator Holly, and cheered on by Harold, lessons become adventures they'll remember forever.
Special Thanks To Our Sponsors
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The Village
Southey Sayer
Select Signs
Ears2You
Cable Guy
Westpac CNIWRB
BW O'Brien
Paul Gray Contracting
Newman Electrical
SJ Foster & Family Trust
Marion Lawson
Wairarapa Property Consultants
Gawith and Burridge Lawyers
Understanding The Challenges Our Kids Face
Growing up in today's world offers incredible opportunities, but like kids across New Zealand, our local tamariki also navigate a world with unique challenges. Understanding the landscape they face helps highlight why positive support and life skills education are so vital.
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Mental Health
& Well-being
NZ ranks 35th of 38 OECD countries for child wellbeing.
2nd highest adolescent suicide rate in the OECD.
Source: Life Education’s Research NZ Survey 2022
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Substance Use
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Substance use is linked to road crashes & suicide - top causes of death in youth.
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1 in 4 NZ teens vape at least once a week.
Source: Youth19 Rangatahi Survey
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Obesity
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13% of kids aged 2 - 14 are obese
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26% are overweight
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Higher rates in Maori (18%) and Pacific kids (35%)
Source: NZ Health Survey 2020/21
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Bullying
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6 in 10 tamariki (age 9–12) report being bullied.
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Only 33% of 15 year olds say they haven't been bullied in the past year.
Source: Life Ed + PISA Wellbeing 2018