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Yachting New Zealand is proud to announce partnerships with nine clubs who will roll out the RŪNĀ programme over the next three years.
The swift uptake from clubs follows the launch of Kōkōkaha and Kōrinorino, which have shown how long term community relationships can be fostered through these unique learning modules.
We’d like to welcome the following clubs onboard and look forward to watching them grow from benefit from facilitating this programme.
- Worser Bay Boating Club
- Bucklands Beach Yacht Club
- Nelson Yacht Club
- Naval Point Club Lyttleton
- Sail Northland Charitable Trust
- New Plymouth Yacht Club
- Queen Charlotte Yacht Club
- Macandrew Bay Boating Club
- Tauranga Yacht & Powerboat Clubs
The RŪNĀ programme replaces Sailing…Have A Go!, and introduces three modules of learning for students in the classroom plus the opportunity to grow their knowledge through a sailing experience at their local yacht club.
Two modules have already been introduced with more clubs interested to facilitate them and 50 new schools registered in the last two weeks alone.
Kōkōkaha – Powered by Wind, and Kōrinorino – Our Ancestors' Wake have been designed for students in years 4 through to 10, with high praise from facilitators and students already received.
RŪNĀ Kaiwhakahaere Education Lead Natalia Groom is pleased with the support from clubs for this programme.
“This is just the start of a really exciting time and it’s great to see so many clubs stepping up to facilitate RŪNĀ. It’s a great way for clubs to interact with their communities and we’ve already seen how members enjoy sharing their passion with a younger generation.
Opening clubs up for potential new members is another benefit from hosting RŪNĀ, as newcomers have a chance to experience the facilities and explore sailing as a sport for their family.
The programme is proving popular among education providers too, and as Robyn McConnell of Royal Oak Primary School said, RŪNĀ “ticks a lot of boxes”.
“It’s an amazing opportunity to take what you’re doing in the classroom and cement their learning out on the water. You can bring science, social science, as well as EOTC (Education outside the Classroom) into it” McConnell explains.
The most recently launched module Kōrinorino – Our Ancestors' Wake, has a focus on social sciences and Aoteaora New Zealand Histories, as well as science, technology, and maths associated with navigating.
The third module Moanamana is set to be launched in 2023.
To find out more about the modules and sailing experience availability in your area please register your school HERE and someone will be in touch.
