Comments from a school regarding our Character Education Starter Pack:
"We have recently received the Starter Pack from CEPNZ and are thrilled with it. It will be a tremendous boost to our character ed programme. The standard layout for lesson plans is very useful and the practical information and research invaluable."
Comments from schools regarding our Truancy Resource Pack:
"A lot more members of the community were on board and notifying the truancy officers which meant more students were being caught. Another year is what we need to notice the full results. Well supported by school, community and parents.."
"Small town good response to truancy problems retailers/community inform the college. Will introduce the 'no-truants' posters in 2006. Good response from local retailers"
Comments from a school regarding our Life Skills Compendium:
"A very useful NZ resource."
(Listed in order received)
Bob Harvey - Mayor Tim Shadbolt of Invercargill
Hon.Peter Dunne, leader of the United Future Party
John Banks, Former Mayor of Auckland City - George Wood of former Mayor of North Shore City
Peter Tennent former Mayor of New Plymouth
"Here in Waitakere we are making positive progress in a holistic environment and I am so pleased that the call for nurturing education and leadership is being heard. The basic ingredients of family and society are here in our communities and although we hear of much wrong there is also a great deal of good. Education is at the very core and I applaud the Character Education Programme in all that it sets out to achieve."
Bob Harvey
Former Mayor
WAITAKERE CITY
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"Never give up. When something is unusual it takes time to be accepted by the wider community. Believe in yourself and never give up".
Tim Shadbolt
MAYOR
INVERCARGILL
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“To build one's character through adherence to the values of self-responsibility, self-respect and compassion and respect for others, is to build the essential foundation stones for our families, our communities and our nation.
I can think of no higher continuing life goal for our young and not-so-young New Zealanders.”
Hon Peter Dunne, Leader of United Future New Zealand
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"I wholeheartedly support any efforts by educators that help build children's good character and values.
However parents must not rely too heavily on schools and teachers to instill solid character principles. Leadership must come from the home.
Together both home and school can effectively inspire principles like honesty, respect, excellence and compassion.
Strong principles are a strong foundation for any society. "
John Banks QSO
Former MAYOR - AUCKLAND CITY
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"I don't believe people are born with all the necessary attributes to develop their full potential in life. Many leadership and life skills must be learnt and developed as you grow up and go through life. Family, friends, workmates and other people we may meet all play a role in shaping and nurturing our character. Educating young people about values and ethics is a worthy and important way of helping them cope with this fast-moving, pressurised and constantly-changing world. We need to encourage our young people to be strong and stand up for what they believe is right, whatever pressures they may be under. If there is one virture, which I believe is above all others, it is that of integrity and good character."
George Wood Former MAYOR - NORTH SHORE CITY
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"Anything that helps develop the character of our young people, I am happy to encourage and endorse.
We're all fortunate to live in the finest country in the world. Lets all ensure the next generation really gets every opportunity possible to enjoy this great country, and to make a positive contribution to its future!"
Peter Tennent Former MAYOR - NEW PLYMOUTH
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