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“Applying for this PLD was really straightforward. Tony takes time to discuss what you are looking for from field based STEM and then talks you through the application process. I’m excited about the resources we are going to create from this."

“Special mention for Tony Jones and his company Field-Based STEM for helping us out and providing additional equipment that made both days successful.”

“We are really excited to have been awarded 200 PLD hours with Field Based STEM, starting next term. The process was beneficial for us in a number of ways. Firstly, looking at our priorities moving forward to enhance our connected curriculum in our local area that would go beyond working with our local environmental collaboration of organisations. Waipahihi has worked well with conservation departments over the last 5 years. For us, we identified the need to upskill our teachers around geology of what we call ‘bush school’, Mt Ruapehu (Whakapapa) and Taupō Moana. The timing for this opportunity seemed perfect for us in our next steps. Initial discussions with Tony and Kids Greening Taupō, gave us a chance to clarify our direction and talk about a best fit PLD model for our place. We were given the opportunity to talk, question and ponder different aspects that could be put in place. Conversations were in person and over the phone. Tony then supported the process of shaping up what we had discussed and the written application forms. Having an expert onsite, coaching teachers on camp, bush school and up the mountain, as well as workshops etc feels like we have struck gold.”