27 Students and two staff from Stanhope Road Enviroschool took the time to bring festive cheer and treats to 450 families in the wider community last year.
The Year 4-5 students from Room 11 caught the bus to C3 church in Ellerslie to pack food hampers for families in need at Christmas.
Stanhope Road students assemble treats for the community at Christmas
This community give-back initiative was just one of their outreach actions during 2025.
Students en-route to clean up Panmure Basin
Last August, the class caught the bus to the Panmure Basin to observe wildlife and get their hands dirty by cleaning up the area. Auckland Transport helped plan the route and timing of the best public bus services to use for the outgoing and return trips.
Students at Stanhope Road school have also inspired their community with the Wednesday Challenge. Teachers across the school consistently logged how their students got to school. Points were earned for walking, scooting, biking, catching the bus or train, or even getting dropped off by car some distance away from the school gate.
This mammoth effort to promote healthier, active ways of getting to school drew national attention- see the story here on Kea Kids News.
The Stanhope Road School transport action inspired schools across the region to up their game and look for more environmentally friendly ways to get to school.
Well done Stanhope Road School, we look forward to seeing your next steps – pun intended!
Cover pic: Ready to get stuck into mahi at Panmure Basin