Hi Everyone & Happy Mother's Day!

The new term has started and so have our courses. 


Our Stepping UP class at Auckland Point School, Nelson, is underway with a group who have graduated from the Computers in Homes programme and who are keen to continue on with their ICT learning.  The topic chosen for the first session was  "Computer Maintenance" - a great topic to help troubleshoot  problems and keep computers running efficiently.  Roll on session two!!


A new programme of Computers in Homes started at Victory School last Tuesday, with families warmly welcomed by Acting Principal - Wendy Taylor, School Champion for CiH - Dianne Goodwin, and tutor Heather Bates.  Welcome to those families who have registered for this programme.

Our first session of Stepping UP in Marlborough District Library is tomorrow at 9am.  The topic is Computer Basics.  There is one space left on this course.  Most classes are filling up very quickly. Please go to http://www.steppingup.org.nz/ to look at the schedule and enrol.

If there are any other families or schools who are interested in being involved in Computers in Homes next term, please make contact with me as soon as possible.  I look forward to working with you.

Kind Regards
Denise

28 April 2014

Happy Easter to you all!

April has been a busy month with the last Computers in Homes sessions being held, organising internet providers and getting set up at home to take newly reconditioned computers home after Graduation.

We have held Graduations at Parklands School in Motueka and at Auckland Point School in Nelson.  Congratulations to all those families for taking the opportunity for themselves, their families and their children's education to commit to the 20 hours training.  It was wonderful to share and celebrate your achievements with you and your family members.

Freda receiving her certificate from Kate, School Champion
for CiH at Parklands School and tutor Meeka Inglis.

 



Vini receiving her certificate from Principal and School CiH Champion
for Auckland Point School, Sonya Hockley and tutor Heather Bates.

Andrew sharing the benefits he has experienced from attending the Computers in Homes programme.
 

Marlborough
It is now time for us to check over the computers for families who trained at Bohally Intermediate in 2013.  The computers have had a 12 month warranty which is about to expire.  We want to ensure the computers are running the best they can before the responsibility for their care is placed totally in families hands.  I thoroughly enjoyed meeting families recently, when Carmen and I visited over the weekend to start this WOF process.  Carmen will continue to contact families to organise times for the rest of the computer checks. 

Upcoming events
Stepping UP classes at Marlborough District Library, Blenheim - starting 13 May.
This initiative is in conjunction with REAP Marlborough and is an opportunity for both Computers in Homes graduates and others in the community to upskill in areas of their interest.  Classes are 2 hours duration and free to attend.  Your can register for as many classes as you are interested in - only 6 places per class.
Register online at www.steppingup.org.nz or at Marlborough District Library.

Stepping UP classes at Auckland Point School, Nelson
- for those graduates of Computers in Homes - starting 5 May 2014, 9.15-11.45.

We are holding another Computers in Homes programme - this time at Victory School, Nelson - starting 6 May 2014, 9.15-11.30. The school and tutor are getting geared up for the new term start.  I look forward to visiting in the near future.

Enjoy those computers!!!!!!!

Cheers
Denise

2 April 2014 Graduations are coming!!

It's coming to that exciting time when the training is complete, all the paperwork is sorted to set up SNAP internet connections for families and the next step is to celebrate at Graduation and take home the newly reconditioned computers.  At last!!!!

I am looking forward to travelling to attend graduations with our two host schools:-

                   Parklands School on Monday 14th April at 3pm

                   Auckland Point School on Tuesday 15th April at 6pm

 It is so exciting to see all the work and commitment come to fruition and I am looking forward to listening as participants share their experiences.  I'm sure I will have some great photos to share on my next post!!

I will share more after the graduations.  Talk then....

Cheers
Denise

25 February 2014

Hello Everyone

Courses have now started at Parkland School in Motueka, and at Auckland Point School in Nelson.  Thank you to the wonderful work of the school champions Kate Erikson and Sonya Hockley in conjunction with our capable tutors Meeka and Heather.

I was able to attend the first session for the 3 courses in both schools and it was wonderful being able to meet with families.   I would also like to congratulate the families for putting themselves forward for the Computers in Homes course.  It is an amazing opportunity which benefits all those in the family including children's education.  I am looking forward to receiving regular updates on how the classes are progressing.



Parklands School tutor, Meeka working with her first group.

Parkland School - using the Paint Programme.

25 February 2014

Auckland Point is also humming with 24 families involved.

Heather, working with her first class.

Wednesday evening's group being creative with Paint programme.

22 January 2014

Happy New Year and welcome to 2014!

Two Computers in Homes courses are starting in February.  Parklands School, Motueka sessions start 10th February and the times are:-

Mondays 9.30-11.30am
Mondays 12.45-2.45am
Tuesdays 6.30 -8.30pm

Auckland Point School, Nelson sessions start 17th February.  Their session times are:-

Mondays 9-11am
Tuesday 9-11am
Wednesday 6.30-8.30pm

There is still time to be included in the courses at either venue.  Please make enquiries to Denise 027 3465668.

The computers have arrived and have been installed, so it nearly all ready to go.  Exciting.

Cheers
Denise

31 December 2013

  
As 2013 comes to a close I would like to express my appreciation to all those involved in supporting Computers in Homes in the Nelson/Marlborough region.  We have a successful team of Cathy-Ann and Carmen based at the host school, Bohally Intermediate, Blenheim who saw the completion of a programme comprising of families from various schools from their district and who are continuing to give support to their families.  Thank you for all your hard work and the effort you have put in.  And also congratulations to all those participating families who have gained so much learning, have grown in their ability to use their computers and are now able to support their children's education in new ways.

Within the Nelson area we already have a team based at Victory School who have been sharing their skills and knowledge and supporting others in their learning.  Thanks Tania and Dianne, and Tim for your Tech support.


We have some new teams forming in the Nelson region as well with two new host schools starting Computers in Homes programmes when the new school year begins in February 2014.  There is still time for any interested families to contact either of the host schools - Auckland Point School in Nelson or Parklands School in Motueka.  They are generously offering to host families from other schools who are eligible. Nelson Central, Victory and Lower Moutere Schools have already taken up this generous offer.  So if you have school age children, don't have a computer or the internet at home, and would like some training and the opportunity to take home a reconditioned computer, please contact myself or these schools and take advantage of this amazing programme.  The tutors and techs are gearing up for the New Year and the organisers Kate and Sonya have been doing an amazing job.


Well wishes to you all - for a safe and happy festive season and see you in the New Year!!

Cheers Denise