School education programmes
Vector offers two free education programmes to primary and intermediate schools on our Auckland electricity network and one in Taranaki where Vector runs its transmission pipeline operation. These programmes are delivered in-class by dedicated school educators and teach kids about how to stay safe around our energy networks, the different forms of energy and how to be responsible with energy use.

All our programmes include in-class displays, interactive learning tools, student workbooks, fun giveaways and a website with games and experiments.

Stay Safe Around Electricity (for years 3 to 6) is into its seventh year in the Auckland region and has been delivered to thousands of schools and over 50,000 students over that time. It is connected to the curriculum through Science and Health (levels 2, 3 & 4). The in-class programme takes an hour and is an interactive, fun way for students to learn about the dangers of electricity and how to stay safe.

Be Sustainable with Energy (for years 4 to 7) was launched in 2011 and is linked to the curriculum in science, maths, statistics & technology (levels 3 and 4). This programme takes an hour and educates students about the different sources of renewable and non-renewable energy in NZ and the impact of energy production on our environment. It also explores how to be energy efficient and the different types of energy.

Discover Natural Gas (for years 5 to 8) was launched to Taranaki schools in term one 2012. This is a great new way for kids across the Taranaki region to learn about the wonders of natural gas, the region’s special relationship with the gas industry and gas safety.

The interactive, one hour presentation includes visual displays and games. Our School Educator ensures students have the opportunity to get involved in a number of exercises and engage in discussion.

For more information about our school education programmes, visit www.vectorsafety.co.nz or if you are a teacher, enquire about booking one of our programmes now.