Youth Education

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The Y kaupapa is to build ‘strong kids, strong families, strong communities through investing the next generation. Y Education is part of ‘The Y’ family and carries this kaupapa through educating our youth and communities. Our students gain the skills needed to show up in this world and prepare for the next steps, whether that be work or more study.

Ahurutanga is our priority for our students – come with your mana and leave with your mana.

Our safe and supportive learning environments and programmes support our students in establishing, reflecting and renewing their mental, emotional, physical and spiritual needs. Our students tell us that the Y providers them a safe, supportive, fun and positive place to learn – you can’t ask for better than that if education and learning hasn’t been a positive experience.

We get to know our tairua, their lives and their whānau, recognising that everyone comes from different walks of life and have different needs. We live our values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility.

With campuses based at New Plymouth (see details below), Whanganui, Palmerston North and Dannevirke

Welcome to the y education new plymouth

Y Education New Plymouth Philosophy

We use education as the vehicle to engage and empower students to achieve outcomes that extend beyond academic success.      Our approach is learner-centred and holistic, recognising that each young person brings unique strengths, challenges and aspirations.  We focus on building confidence, resilience, life skills, and positive relationships alongside nationally recognised qualifications.
This philosophy ultimately culminates in the phrase – ‘Education beyond academics’.
 

Finding Us

Our driveway entrance at 131 South Road New Plymouth is located directly across the road from the Challenge service station.  Proceed up the driveway – our building is situated at the top on the right-hand side.  YMCA branded vehicles are usually parked on site and can help identify the location.