New Zealand schools are reaping the rewards of OfficeMax’s MySchool programme, which has surpassed previous records – notching up an incredible $2.5 million since it began in 2007.

Contributing $602,000 throughout the 2014/15 Back to School season alone, the MySchool programme works to benefit schools across the nation.

The MySchool programme runs year-round and allows schools to utilise their allocated rewards for whatever they want – whether it be books, sporting equipment, excursions or for improving facilities.

OfficeMax prides itself on its commitment to giving back to local communities and seeing schools like Queenstown Primary School utilise its MySchool rewards to fund important school resources.

Queenstown Primary School Office Administrator Nicky Tall said the local school parents have found OfficeMax’s MySchool programme really affordable and beneficial to their kids.

“MySchool online ordering has positively impacted on our school, it has lightened our duties in the office immeasurably and our parents love the convenience, affordability and range of items available,” Ms Tall said.

“For every dollar spent by our parents the school receives a rebate, which is put towards vital school resources.”

OfficeMax New Zealand’s National Manager of Government & Education Blair Horsfall said it’s extremely rewarding to see how the MySchool programme benefits schools across the country.

“The MySchool programme is a fantastic initiative that gives parents the opportunity to not only buy their children stationery, but also help reward their chosen school,” Mr Horsfall said.

“Helping out at the grass roots level is something OfficeMax prides itself on – and giving back to our schools and communities is just one way we do this.”

The OfficeMax Price Match Promise is another great initiative advocated not only during the Back to School season, but throughout the year, where if a lower price on an identical stocked item is found, the price will be matched at point of sale.

Raising money for your local school is easy and can be done with purchases made online, in store or via freephone.  

Simply go to myschool.co.nz or alternatively let your in-store or phone representative know which school you’d like to support at the time of purchase.