Our Secondary School Workshops
All workshops are FREE, cater to approximately 30 students, and fit within 1 period.
These presentations allow for interaction, activities and discussion between students and facilitators, drawing in from real-life examples.
BASIC
year 9 & 10
students
Income and expenses:
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Basic concepts
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Sources of income
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Opportunity cost
Interest:
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How it works
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Snowball concept
Budgeting:
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Concepts
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Template example
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Tips and tricks
ACTIVITY: Budgeting game and kahoot
iNTERMEDIATE
year 11
students
Kiwisaver:
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Why we have it
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How it works
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How to use the funds
Savings:
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Common types of accounts and their benefits/drawbacks
Debt:
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Debt & types of debt
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Interest
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Loans & smart borrowing - hire purchases, credit cards, credit ratings, buy-now-pay-later
Online purchases:
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What to look out for
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Recognising phishing scams
ACTIVITY: Kahoot
Advanced
year 12 & 13
students
Banking and Investment:
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The role of banks
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Finance companies
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Credit unions
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Savings accounts
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Investments & passive income
Insurance:
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When to get insurance
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Types of insurance
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How to get insurance
University:
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Standard costs & payments
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Financial aid options
ACTIVITY: Kahoot