Primary/Intermediate Education Programmes

Bookings
If you are a Teacher, Principal or Parent who would like the Hear This Education Programme presented to your early childhood, primary, or intermediate classes, please select the following link to contact us.
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Overview

This is an interactive, fun and educational programme for Primary and Intermediate Schools as well as Early Learning Centres.
Noise induced hearing loss can be prevented

Presentations

Hear This Education presentations are designed for children to learn about the ear, hearing, decibels and how to prevent noise induced hearing loss.The presentation takes approximately 45 minutes for schools and shortened presentation for Early Learning Centres.It is educational, scientific, fun and interactive!
Topics
  • What is sound
  • The anatomy of the ear and how we hear
  • How hearing is damaged
  • What it is like to have hearing loss
  • How loud is too loud?
  • How to protect your hearing
  • How to use ear plugs
  • correctly
Activities
  • Using a tuning fork and ping pong ball to demonstrate the power of sound vibration
  • Demonstrating the effect of noise on ears using chenille sticks (pipe cleaners)
  • Flash card game to identify the decibel level of some everyday sounds
  • Measuring the decibel readings of different voice levels with a sound level meter
  • How to use ear plugs the correct way
Students will
  • Measure sound and learn about decibels with the help of scientific tools
  • Explore the way sound travels
  • Discover how important it is to protect their hearing
  • Gain knowledge to preserve their hearing for their entire lives!

What our schools say

The kids were fully engaged, many comments the next day about the noise level in the class, asking others to be quiet. Students mentioned that they did not know about not putting cotton buds in their ears.
All my children were focused and motivated by the information being relayed to them. The program was delivered well. The language was appropriate and aimed at their level (7-9 yrs). Thank you for the awesome presentation. The children really loved the interactive activities.
Student participation and storytelling kept the info interesting, and student were able to retain information. The Hearing Educator gained a great rapport with the students. She was able to communicate effectively with all age ranges and levels through using visuals, sharing experiences, and keeping the students engaged by making the session fun.

Hear This Education Primary/Intermediate Team

Hear This Education currently have 6 Primary/Intermediate School Educators

Emily Halliday

Educator - Christchurch
My name is Emily Halliday, my professional background has primarily been in the aviation industry, with the last eight years of paid employment at Emirates Airlines.I am a mother of two young boys, the eldest (aged six), has reverse-slope hearing loss. Over the past few years, I’ve been fortunate to stay at home, and actively participate in my children’s Playcentre and school communities.I have a passion for working with children and supporting their growth.

Jackie Lilburne

Educator - Christchurch
I’m the mother of five adult children with a background in social work. I am very passionate about educating our Tamariki in the importance of being responsible for hearing care and what hearing loss actually means.I’m a part time administrator, beekeeper and plumbing specialist at Bunnings.I enjoy people, and am loving the opportunity to be involved in our school communities.

Lorne Steyn

Educator - Auckland
My name is Lorne. I am a proud wife, and mum of two little girls.I’m originally from South Africa, but we moved to New Zealand in the beginning of 2024. I love spending time with my family, exercising and cooking. I worked as an Audiologist in South Africa for the last 10 years before we moved here.I am passionate about everything hearing related, and excited to join the Hear This Education team, in educating more people to prevent hearing loss, which will not only change their own life, but also that of their loved ones.

Louise Dallas

Educator - Napier
‘Hi, I’m Louise - I am a Mum of two adult daughters & really enjoy keeping fit & participating in a range of outdoor activities.I am an Occupational Therapist & have worked in the health & education sectors for over 25 years. I am passionate about health promotion & hearing loss prevention & am excited to be part of the team as an Educator in the Napier area.’

Emma Dewson

Educator - Ashburton
My name is Emma, and I am super excited to be on board with Hear This to deliver education presentations in the Ashburton area. Coming from a farming background, noise induced hearing loss is something I am familiar with, and passionate about preventing. When I’m not delivering presentations I can be found on farm, hanging out with my family or in the garden.

Jenny Mason

Educator - West Coast
"My name is Jenny and although English by birth, moved to New Zealand in 2005. Having spent several years in Southland I recently relocated to the beautiful West Coast of the South Island. I have a long history working within the public, fitness and healthcare sector. I enjoy working with people of all ages in the hope of improving lives in whatever way is possible and needed.Having had close encounters with the after-effects of hearing loss, I was drawn to the role of Hearing Educator and look forward to helping our young ones to gain knowledge, in the hope of avoiding the mistakes so many have made."

Odette Anderson

Educator - New Plymouth
Kia ora, I’m Odette Anderson from the Taranaki region.I have a strong passion for helping the community, and what better place to start than with our Tamariki.As a parent, I have learned the importance of hearing health and how it can affect many aspects of a child's life.Through this role, my goal is to make hearing education engaging, practical, and empowering — ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn, play, and thrive with clear, healthy hearing.