Karl’s mentoring Mondays make a difference at Appleby School

Every Monday morning at 9 a.m., Karl Parker walks through the gates of Appleby School in Nelson, but he doesn’t have a mop or vacuum in hand. Instead, he’s equipped with a listening ear, ready to help a group of boys ease into the new school week. Since 2019, Karl’s

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