Penguin Programme

Having fun, discovering new things, building confidence and working together

Penguins are the youngest groups within Hato Hone St John and are headed by 'Primo the Penguin' - the programme's mascot. He's always getting up to all sorts of fun and adventure!

Our Penguin Programme is made up of two groups: 

Kororā Group

Kororā follow a course of nine badges, each divided into main topics. For each badge that is 

completed they are awarded a sew-on badge.

It usually takes two to three years to complete all nine badges. Kororā who succeed in completing all the badges achieve their Super Kororā Award and are presented a sew-on badge and certificate to mark their achievement. 

Hoiho Group

Hoiho follow a course of ten badges, each divided into main topics. For each badge that is completed they are awarded a sew-on badge.

It usually takes two to three years to complete all ten badges. Hoiho who succeed in completing all the badges, and 15 hours of community service achieve their Super Hoiho Award and are presented a sew-on badge and certificate to mark their achievement. 

Hoiho are in school years 4 to 6.