Goodbye from Marnie

Hi everyone,

This blog is tinged with sadness as it will be the last one that I write as OSCAR Advisor to the Wellington/Kapiti Coast/Wairarapa region. From next week I will be beginning a new career as a social researcher.

I would like to give a huge thank you to everyone in the OSCAR sector for making the past three years such a fantastic experience. One of the best parts of the job has been getting out and meeting programme providers and seeing out of school programmes in action. I have been inspired by the energy, enthusiasm and dedication of OSCAR professionals. There is nothing like visiting a programme and seeing the smiles and laughter of happy children as they learn, explore and have fun with their friends.

Being part of the Te Korowai Kounga development team has also been a great privilege. I know that this initiative will contribute to the continuing development and strength of the OSCAR sector. To all the pilot programmes, thank you for your time and effort. To those who are thinking of participating in Te Korowai Kounga when it goes live in July, I encourage you to take up the challenge.

I will be at the OSCAR Conference in May and hope to catch up with many of you then.

Good luck for the future. I wish you, your staff and your children/tamariki all the best.

Marnie