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Welcome to our final newsletter for 2009.
Some great progress has been made on our programmes during the year,
with record numbers of people participating. To help you plan to take
part next year, we've highlighted important dates for 2010 to put in
your diary now.
As you may have noticed, our newsletter has been redesigned to make it easier to see what information is most relevant to you.
Please note our Annual Report for the year ended 30 September 2009 is now available. Email admin@sirpeterblaketrust.org.
To all of our Sir Peter Blake leadership alumni, supporters and
sponsors, volunteers and friends, we wish you a Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year.
Key Dates to note:
12th January - Natalie Miedema, Antarctic Youth Ambassador, heads to the ice
1st February - Applications open for the 2010 Environmental Leaders Forum
1st March - Nominations open for the 2010 Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards
4th March – First nominations launch event in Nelson
25th July – 2nd July - Leadership Week
2 July - Red Socks Day |
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| CARE FOR OUR COAST UPDATE |
We have now celebrated 568 beach clean-ups, involving over
15,000 people collecting 400,000 pieces of rubbish. To get
involved in protecting our coastline this summer, download our clean-up
kit and see how easy it is to participate.
An exciting new teachers' resource has been launched focussing on
Antarctica. Care for our Coast Antarctica encourages
environmental leadership, develops an awareness of the unique Antarctic
environment, and inspires action to safeguard its future. Over 230
teachers have requested it so far. For your free copy, email Hannah.
We are aiming to involve 150 schools in our Care for our Coast
programme 2010. If you know a teacher or school who would like to be
involved, email their details to Hannah so we can send them an information kit.
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| SPONSOR'S UPDATE- FUJI XEROX |
Fuji
Xerox celebrated the opening of their new Innovation Centre in
Wellington recently and showcased the arrival of their new generation
of MFDs. These machines have a smaller carbon footprint, an
example of how the company is committed to being environmentally
responsible. Partnering with The Sir Peter Blake Trust for the opening,
Blake Medallist, Sir Paul Callaghan, spoke about the need for
innovation to increase New Zealand's prosperity and Sir Peter Blake
Emerging Leader, Mark Weldon, reflected on the characteristics needed
by businesses in order to thrive.
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| SPONSOR'S UPDATE- WESTPAC |
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As part of Westpac's ongoing commitment to be a leader in
sustainability, staff recently celebrated the completion of 324 beach
clean-ups under our Care for our Coast programme. Staff, either
independently or working with schools, were responsible for collecting
252,724 pieces of rubbish. They have also made another generous
donation to the Trust in lieu of providing Christmas gifts to clients.
This donation will go towards running the Care for our Coast programme
in 2010.
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| GOOD WATER FOR SUMMER |
Look
for the Good Water stands at summer events from Fleetwood Mac to Rhythm
and Vines, as well as in all Progressive Enterprise (Countdown,
Woolworths, Foodtown) stores. A donation from each bottle sold is given
to the Sir Peter Blake Trust to support our programmes.
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| TRIBUTE TO SIR PETER BLAKE OPENS |
Voyager,
the national maritime museum, in Auckland's Viaduct has now opened the
wonderful new exhibition: Blue Water, Black Magic, A Tribute to Sir
Peter Blake. Opening hours are 9.00am-5.00pm daily. For further
information, click here.
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| LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AT OUTWARD BOUND |
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Outward Bound will be providing a unique opportunity for 28
school leaders from secondary schools around the country when they
attend a special 21 day course in January.
Using the challenges and outdoor activities that Outward Bound is
famous for, students will be able to develop their leadership skills in
preparation for the year ahead.
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