1st day of school holidays and our Digital Technologies programme went off with a bang. The kids were so creative, they were going through boxes of of gear I hadn't unpacked and finding new ways to use it! :D Kim Ryan

Covid thwarted our funding to run our planned school holiday programme these holidays. So we decided to eat 2 minute noodle sandwiches for a week and fund it ourselves. :D 1000% worth it to see the joy on the on the kids' faces. Papanui Youth Development Trust - PYDT

This has been such a rewarding project to be a part of. I'm especially stoked to see the momentum growing! Big shout out to our prize sponsors @harveynormanNZ, Noel Leeming and Game Dev Club Canterbury. :D Creative Trust @ArnikaMac Dan 👾 Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga

Shortly I begin a NZ Cert in Heath & Wellbeing Social & Community Services, specialising in Youth Work. (what a mouthful!). Inspired by my work with Papanui Youth Development Trust - PYDT + my mate @ArnikaMac doing her MED while running a business + raising a family. Noice! :)

Introducing Game Dev Club to Canterbury! An awesome after school programme that weaves together Game Design & Development, coding, local curriculum and Tikanga Māori. 1 Nov-13 Dec, Mondays 3:15-5pm at LOOP Youth Centre. 1a Harewood Rd, Papanui. Register: [email protected]

Home Office challenges... I no longer have the ability to use the letter 'P'

Creative Trust welcomes Dylan, Head Boy, Burnside High School 2022. Over the next 3 weeks, Dylan will assist us in running our EdTeach School Holiday programme at Aranui Library. The kids are also loving his book recommendations! :) Greater Christchurch Schools' Network Burnside High School Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga

I'm collecting old/retired/unwanted laptops for an initiative that recycles devices and distributes them to those in need. Anything under 10yrs old with a charger can be refurbished and given a 2nd life instead of becoming E-waste. Can anyone help? :) Kim Ryan

Saturday, awesome day at the stunning $22 million Rolleston Library, Te Ara Ātea. We ran the first of our monthly Digital Technologies activations with a fully booked out session. Can't wait for our March event! @lianzaoffice Selwyn District Cncl

Creative Trust-proud to announce one of our youth workers is Head Boy, Burnside High 2022 (actually Head Prefect as school dropped gender defined roles). Dylan is my 17yr son. He'll only be ok with this share because the pic is already on the very public school billboards. :D

Our mobile Digital Technologies Library is busy providing digital equity and inclusion across Canterbury. Wonderful things can be achieved when we collaborate with Industry. Paki paki Cyclone for believing in the vision and supporting our mahi. @Cyclonenz

Last day at Aranui Library for the Tech school holiday programme, we had regulars banging on the glass wanting to get in before opening! Made possible by The STEAM Machine (thanks @Cyclonenz) Greater Christchurch Schools' Network Learning Centres Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga Next week catch us at Linwood Library

Dylan Blundell is one of our youth event workers. As Head Boy of Burnside High he promotes leadership at our EdTech events & shares his passion for music with Rangatahi. We are proud to support his fundraising to attend the National Youth Jazz Competition. ow.ly/EhsH50J824S

Loved running our school holiday programmes in 4 Selwyn Libraries this July. Te Ara Ātea and Lincoln we had all our regulars plus a ton of newbees. Leeston and Darfield, your locals are so supportive of any programming, we were full! :) Selwyn District Cncl Creative Trust

Stoked to have Lianne Dalziel visit our DT session at Te Aratai today. I'd planned to wear a new top only didn't because the fabric was Zombie themed & wasn't sure that was appropriate. Her down-to-earth positive comments totally made my day. Shoulda worn the Zombie shirt! :D

Back in Christchurch after an epic 2 days supporting #makeanimpact2022 with DigiTech goodness. Without fail, I find every time I share knowledge I also receive it. I love this blured line. Teachers, students, we're one in the same. :D

Those of you taking a break over Chrissy, enjoy! Rest, live it up, do whatever brings you joy. For others working through keeping things running or preparing for 2023, you're appreciated. Hugs & high-fives. (My teens would be quick to inform me that fist-bumps are more relevant).

Whoo Hoo, go Bridie Blundell, Year 13 in this production. One of our valued Youth Ambassadors at Creative Trust. :) Go Teachers!!