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Are you ready to step forward with me?

For every high I experience working with our tutors and students, there are lows. It breaks my heart when a child needs help but their family isn't able to financially or emotionally support them. Or when a child has struggled with learning and they've become highly stressed and anxious. The targeted tuition we provide makes a difference but that's not enough for me. Mathematics for a Lifetime Trust was setup to remove the cost barrier. Through the generosity of everyday people we can change t...

Wind Warriors and Mathematics for a Lifetime Video

In this video interview Jean McKenzie talks about the book Return of the Wind Warriors by Craig Grant and about Mathematics for a Lifetime Charitable Trust....

Ally-Jane McDonald - Illustrator

Ally-Jane McDonald is a young New Zealand Artist who grew up in small Waikato town,Matamata. She is currently a student at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technologywhere she is studying a Bachelor of Creative Industries, majoring in VisualArts. Ally-Jane is particularly interested in making art which entices andencourages the involvement of people, believing that participation createsdeeper connections with participants and richer experiences. Since starting herjourney as an artist, Ally-Jane has creat...

Donation with a bonus!

Return of the Windwarriors Chapter book ALL funds from the sale of this book goes directly to support a Kiwi kid in need.A perfect Xmas present, a chapter book aimed at established readers from upper Primary right through to adults. 'Avian, a world without humans, where birds are the highest life form. A world of fantasy and science fiction.  Elwin, an eagle, is hatched in the wild lands and has a prophecy to fulfil to overcome evil with leadership and empathy for others. Life is excit...

Craig Grant | Craig Grant Tutoring

I love passing on what I know and seeing the reaction of my students as they gain knowledge.  I believe MFAL is a way of reaching out to kids who would otherwise not have the opportunity. ...

Paul Kelly - Kip McGrath

Education is a critical component for success in life. Providing students with quality education is what I have tried to spend my life doing. I trained in Auckland as a primary teacher and completed a degree mastering in Education. I also took part in a Dip Maths Education which included calculus and problem solving in Primary school math. I moved to the Waikato and continued in the Primary sector as both Deputy Principal and Principal of several schools. I then went into business running Kip Mc...

Arbana Levande

“When children help each other and numbers start to become fun, kids open up to learning Mathematics. Mathematical problems suddenly make sense and become manageable.”...

Lesley Ashman | Mathz+

Lesley Ashman at Mathz+ "So many parents tell me that our tutoring makes such a positive difference to their child’s attitude to all learning and to life. Confidence leads to success."Website: https://www.mathz.co.nz/...

Anna Barry | Wayfinder Maths

My experience has taught me that all students, no matter their mathematical ability, receive immense benefit from one-to-one (or two-to-one) mathematics tutoring. This is why I am proud to work with Mathematics for a Lifetime....

Jean McKenzie | Impact Tutoring

Jean McKenzie at Impact Tutoring "I see first-hand the dramatic difference that tuition and increased self-esteem can have. Our students are able to believe in themselves, ensuring everyone gets equal opportunities for growth."Website: https://www.impacttutoring.co...

Claire Howarth | Mindful Tutoring

Claire Howarth at Mindfull Tutoring "Giving students a boost mathematically has a dramatic impact on their future. It opens up more options for them at school and ultimately increases their career choices."Website: https://mindfulltutoring.co.nz...

Maria Heslop | Board member

I joined MFAL as children and their education are super important to me.  Coming from an investment adviser background and having a husband as a builder I realise that maths is an important foundation in any career no matter what that might be or what background you come from. Its also a basic foundation of life in anything from money and budgeting to working out how many of something you will need for a task. I love the way that MFAL gives kiwi kids the support they need to not be disadvan...

FAQs

How are students selected for this opportunity? There are currently two ways that students can be selected:Individual application using the application form available onlineCollaboration with one or all of the following: IWI groups /Individuals / Businesses / School Mathematical leaders / Whanau / MFAL. This provides direct support for identified kiwi youth.  Collaboration is key to selection. What are the criteria? Financial needMathematical need Whanau support to attend weekly lesson...

Shelley Greer | Board Member

Mathematics is such an integral part of all of our lives. Helping children and young adults improve their maths skills builds their confidence not only in maths but in other areas of learning and life in general. It also means they can consider a wider range of career options and opportunities. I am excited to be part of the Mathematics for a Lifetime Charitable Trust and to help children and their families’ access learning resources that they otherwise may not be able to. “Investing in...

Rochelle Old - Secretary

I am a mother of 3 children and have seen firsthand how having a better understanding of maths has created confidence, not only in school but in life. There are many children who struggle with maths and, together, I believe we can support our next generation to achieve great goals....

A parents role in helping children be confident with maths

Parents are bombarded with messages to read with their children, but it’s rare to hear about the importance of doing maths with them. Here are some helpful tips on why and how to instil a love of maths in your children. Early maths matters We can take for granted that our children will inevitably learn how to add, subtract, multiply and divide. But early maths lessons establish the base for the rest of their thinking lives. And that’s why it’s important to help children love maths while th...

Foundation Modules

A Te Awamutu-based education provider is on the cusp of launching a set of new learning modules developed as a direct result of the Covid-19 lockdown. Impact Tutoring, which is headed by former Pirongia School deputy principal and volunteer firefighter Jean McKenzie, is just weeks away from launching a new platform type of tutoring aimed at targeting specific areas of learning. Ten percent of what comes in from the sale of the modules will go towards a unique award-winning programme that support...

Susan Brennan - Treasurer

I believe education is fundamental for supporting future career options with mathematics an integral part of all careers.I am personally saddened to see students limiting their future by thinking they "can't do maths" because they don't understand some basic concepts. I am excited at the opportunity of providing students with additional resources that can potentially enable them to overcome barriers and reach their full potential....

Leader of the Year Award Scoop Article

Jean McKenzie, the woman who has carved out an unconventional career path, said she is really thrilled to clinch the award – ‘Leader of the Year' at the Waipa Excellence in Business Awards, the premier business event in Waipa that recognizes sustainable growth, development and excellence......

Chairperson’s Report, AGM 2019

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Collaboration creates new Website

Three local businesses came together to give Mathematics for a Lifetime an amazing gift and we couldn’t be happier!We’re proud to have launched a brand new website, thanks to the combined efforts of three very generous local businesses. We were recently the lucky winners of an incredible spot prize: a free Rocketspark website for one year, but when co-founder Grant Johnson learned more about what we do, he decided to provide the website to Mathematics for a Lifetime, for a lifetime! Gra...

MFAL in the News

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58 kids helped so far! How can we do more?

We are so delighted to have been able - with support from our generous sponsors - to have so far helped 58 young people access quality, professional mathematics tutoring. The results have been incredible, with most recipients reporting increased confidence, better maths ability and an overall improvement in their lives. We've received many beautiful thank you letters from parents and caregivers who tell us what a boost tutoring has given their children. We can't wait to see what these wonderful ...

Jean McKenzie | Chair

 My vision is to advance mathematics education for children and young people across all of New Zealand, increasing their choices which means  creating lifelong opportunities for their futures.  Teachers are challenged daily with class sizes and curriculum pressures. Anxiety and difficulties with maths are very real for so many students which means they are directly affected on their learning journey. My dream is that we can use exciting initiatives to make a huge difference to kiw...

Proud to be winners in two categories at the Waipa Networks Business Awards

We were blown away, incredibly proud and very humbled to receive not one, but TWO awards at the Waipa Networks Business Awards. The judges comments included observations that MFAL has a clear vision with a collaborative and nurturing approach and a strong range of activities focused on looking after both internal and external customers. They also noted that MFAL demonstrates an excellent contribution to community, meeting a need. Strong in social sustainability, the Trust also acts on its enviro...