Enrich@ILT students getting creative!
There are some remarkable stories emerging from the old Elmwood Garden site in Invercargill. The Dee St building is now home to Enrich@ILT, a school that is an example of innovative thinking backed by the community, along with the ILT. It’s something Invercargill should be proud of. Enrich@ILT is a school that helps with the […]
Community Funding Feature – Lug South
Jimmy Paton probably didn’t know it at the time. But a decade ago when he decided to put his Lego work on display at the James Cumming Wing in Gore he smashed down a whole lot of barriers. It was the opening weekend of duck shooting in 2013 and he invited anyone interested to come […]
Community Funding Feature – CanBead
It started as a unique distraction during a difficult time. Sarah Clifford had been diagnosed with melanoma in October 2008 at the age of 28. While undergoing treatment in Christchurch in February 2010 Clifford was given an assortment of beads, wire and the tools for making jewellery. It kept her mind occupied amongst everything else […]
Community Funding Feature – Age Concern Southland
Janette Turner says many people would be shocked at what some of the community’s older folk are going through. Turner should know – she is Age Concern Southland’s manager. It’s hard to think of too many more heroic not-for-profitfor profit organisations than that of Age Concern Southland. The work it does to help the region’s […]
Community Funding Feature – Showquest Southland 2023
A group of Southland Girls’ High School pupils delivered “a moving performance” to take the top honour at the recent Showquest Southland event. The event was held at the Civic Theatre in Invercargill and attracted schools from throughout Southland, as well as some visiting Otago schools. Nine schools and 440 students were involved in front […]
Community Funding Feature – Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service
It’s Graeme Gale who gets the phone call at night when someone is in need of the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service. Considering almost every call involves someone in critical condition, moments do matter. Hence the need for a helicopter. There was a time when the weather gods often played a key role in whether […]
Community Funding Feature – Jubliee Budget Advisory Service
Sharon Soper has a message for anyone who is starting to feel the financial strain. Don’t let it fester, ask for some help and advice. Soper is the general manager for Jubilee Budget Advisory Service. It’s an important service that covers Southland and is made up of a team of financial mentors and educators. Soper […]
Centre for gifted students on the move
Enrich, ILT’s one day school, is set to move its programme to the iconic Elmwood Gardens building.With 200 students enrolled for 2022, the largest intake to date, Enrich centre manager Peter Forde is looking forward to starting the year in the new facility.“This shift will allow us to build on our new curriculum development underpinned […]
An incredible $200 million dollar milestone reached
Group ILT has reached an impressive $200 million dollars of grants and donations back to the community, following their January board meeting. This significant amount has been granted throughout the 78 year history of the Trust. ILT group chair Alan Dennis said the board was “thrilled” to reach the $200 million dollar mark. “Operating in […]
