The strategy for supporting families and communities in South Auckland is multi-faceted, focusing on education, resources, and community engagement. It begins by enhancing the school garden program at Robertson Road Primary School. This involves developing a garden maintenance schedule with the help of student and community volunteers, hosting workshops on sustainable gardening, and integrating curriculum activities. Monthly community harvest days are organized to boost participation, while partnerships with local horticulturists provide expert guidance.
Another key component is expanding community resource support. This includes conducting a needs assessment survey to create a resource hub at the school, facilitating partnerships with local food banks, and organizing skill-sharing workshops. Volunteers are recruited to assist in resource distribution, and a system for anonymous donations is established to support the initiative.
Lastly, fostering a sense of belonging is achieved by hosting regular community events, developing mentorship programs, and encouraging collaborative art projects. Community newsletters and cultural exchange events are used to celebrate diversity, while traditional knowledge is incorporated into school programs, strengthening the connection between the school and the wider community.
The strategies
⛳️ Strategy 1: Enhance the school garden program
- Develop a garden maintenance schedule with student and community volunteer teams
- Organise workshops on sustainable gardening practices for students and families
- Create an educational curriculum integrating garden activities with school subjects
- Host monthly community harvest days to foster community involvement
- Partner with local horticulturists for expert advice and guidance
- Establish a seed exchange program with the local community
- Promote the garden program through school newsletters and social media
- Identify additional crops that suit the local climate and needs
- Track and report the produce yield to measure program success
- Celebrate seasonal garden events to increase school and community participation
⛳️ Strategy 2: Expand community resource support
- Conduct a needs assessment survey within the South Auckland community
- Create a resource hub at the school providing basic necessities and support materials
- Develop partnerships with local food banks and charities for resource distribution
- Implement monthly community skill-sharing workshops, like cooking or financial literacy
- Organise regular meetings with community leaders to discuss ongoing needs
- Launch an awareness campaign highlighting available community resources
- Recruit and train volunteers to assist in resource distribution and support
- Set up a system for the anonymous donation of goods and services
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of resource support on community well-being
- Plan a community appreciation event to acknowledge collaborative efforts
⛳️ Strategy 3: Foster a sense of belonging within the community
- Host regular community meet-and-greet events to strengthen local networks
- Develop a mentorship program pairing community members with students
- Encourage collaborative art projects reflecting community heritage and identity
- Create a community newsletter featuring success stories and updates
- Organise cultural exchange events to celebrate diversity within the community
- Facilitate small group discussions on topics affecting community life
- Incorporate traditional knowledge and stories into school programs
- Establish a feedback loop for community input on initiatives and activities
- Measure community engagement through participation numbers and feedback
- Highlight individual contributions in school and community-related communications
Bringing accountability to your strategy
It's one thing to have a plan, it's another to stick to it. We hope that the examples above will help you get started with your own strategy, but we also know that it's easy to get lost in the day-to-day effort.
That's why we built Tability: to help you track your progress, keep your team aligned, and make sure you're always moving in the right direction.
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