Student volunteer efforts recognised

Malaika Kilian receives her certificate and jacket, pictured with, from left, Cambridge High School Head of PE Joel Baker, Sport Waikato District Co-ordinator Rebecca Foy, Cambridge High School Principal Greg Thornton and WILSS KiwiSport Leadership Development Officer Nicki Blake.

Cambridge High School student Malaika Kilian was presented with a special certificate and jacket by the Waikato Institute of Leisure and Sport Studies on April 1, during Student Volunteer Week, for her volunteer work with the organisation.

She was thanked for taking time out to help others have great experiences in sport and physical activity.

“Keep encouraging those you are helping, it’s a lot of fun and I get a huge amount of enjoyment out of it,” said Malaika, “it feels great afterwards and you gain a sense of achievement when it’s all over.”

Malaika started the Waikato Institute for Leisure and Sport Studies KiwiSport Leadership programme in 2018 and has already completed over 100 hours.

She has volunteered at several sporting events and was involved with a number of activities including coaching, umpiring, dance, triathlon, netball, athletics and pentathlon.

Malaika said she most enjoys the feel-good factor one gets after volunteering, and loves giving back to sport and her community. She loves the great feedback she receives from parents too.

More Recent News

News in brief

Candidate withdraws Fabio Rodrigues has withdrawn as a Waikato district mayoral candidate throwing his support behind former deputy mayor Aksel Bech’s second all or nothing bid to be mayor and oust incumbent Jacqui Church. Rodrigues,…

Ten go to conference

Correction: The person pictured at the Local Government New Zealand conference awards dinner was Beca chief executive Amelia Linzey, not Ngā Iwi Toopu o Waipā’s Maria Huata (Kirikiriroa Kaunihera). The News apologises for the error….

Pair bridged the gap

She’s a straight-talking Cambridge farmer and agribusiness consultant with a sharp wit and a love of a good post-game wine. He’s a seasoned grand master from Te Aroha who’s been playing bridge since 1970. Today,…

Lights on at Te Awa

The third edition of Te Awa River Ride’s Light Night will take place next month, as artists continue to add new sculptures along the popular trail. Te Awa River Ride Charitable Trust trail manager Sarah…