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Free Period Products

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Periods are a normal part of life for half our population and no one should miss school because of their period. Young people can’t always access the products they need to feel comfortable at school and sometimes they may simply get caught unprepared. Whatever the reason, free period products for young people who need them means that they don’t have to miss school because of their period.

As parents and whānau, your young person’s education and wellbeing is important to you. Providing period products is part of supporting their wellbeing. Students can better focus on their learning and know they can get what they need, when they need it, to manage their cycle.


What products are available? 

Pads and tampons – regular and super – are being provided at school. These products are easy for students to use at school and will meet a range of different age, developmental, and cultural needs. 

Schools and kura can order enough products for young people to use for their whole cycle, based on an average of 20 items per young person per month. There will be mix of brands.


How do you access them?

If you would like to access free products for your daughter - please email Emilia (admin@sjr.nz). She will organise 3+ months worth at a time of your desired products. They can be sent home with your daughter in a plain paper bag... or parents are free to collect them directly from the office. 

The senior girls' toilet also always has a supply of products in stock for the girls to help themselves.