Vector offers two free school programmes to all schools on our electricity network to help kids stay safe around electricity and be sustainable with energy.

 

Stay Safe Around Electricity (for years 3 to 6 children) is into its seventh year in the Auckland region. It is connected to the curriculum through Science and Health, levels 2, 3 & 4. The programme takes an hour and is an interactive and fun way for students to learn about the dangers of electricity and how to stay safe. It includes displays, a short DVD and website with games and experiments.

 

Every student receives a free Stay Safe workbook and a pencil at the completion of the presentation.

 

Be Sustainable with Energy (for years 4 to 7 children) was launched this year and is linked to the curriculum in Science, Maths, Statistics & Technology, levels 3 & 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. Every student receives the Be Sustainable with Energy workbook and a pencil at the completion of the presentation.

 

Find our more about these resources on our Electricity Safety World and Sustainable Energy World websites.

 

Kids, check out the fun games and experiments online and test your energy knowledge in our safety quiz or energy sustainability quiz and you could win a prize!

 

In term one 2012 Vector will be launching our new Discover Natural Gas programme. This will be a great way for kids across the Taranaki region to learn about the wonders of natural gas, the energy industry in Taranaki and gas safety.

 

Teachers can book any of our school programmes here or alternatively send our Schools Programme Coordinator an email or call (09) 978 7736.