This year, as part of the Year 10 Social Studies programme, all Year 10s had the opportunity to work with Habitat for Humanity and participate in a day helping paint houses for two deserving families in Horotiu and Ngaruawahia. Habitat staff and the Dio students spent two days at each house, painting the interior of one house and the exterior of the other.

It is always a great week as the students get to help others in the community and make a real difference in people’s lives. The students enjoyed getting stuck in, and seeing “an amazing transformation” with the houses was rewarding. They loved the experience of meeting and talking with the families involved and learning new skills.

Allie MacEwan said she enjoyed the experience, and it was eye-opening to see how fortunate we are. Imbi Crossland enjoyed interacting with the family and to see how appreciative they were of the progress made on their house.

We look forward to our continued relationship with Habitat and what next year will bring.