A fabulous graduation was held for 13 Coromandel Area School CIH families on Wednesday 16 May. We were joined by MP’s Scott Sinclair and Catherine Delahunty, with apologies from Hon Tariana Turia, Dr Pita Sharples, Te Ururoa Flavell and Nanaia Mahuta.
Both Scott and Catherine congratulated the parents on their achievements and Di expressed her gratitude to Principal Asha Peppiatt, school staff and tutors. Rebecca South graduated her students and presented a special award to Johannes Stol for his dedication to learning and mastering digital literacy to help his mokopuna. Well done Jo we are all proud of you!
The hospitality students provided us with a sumptuous supper so thanks to Ryan and your team, and all the best with your NCEA. DP and ICT guru Brendan Carroll will set up the computers in everyone’s homes over the next couple of weeks, and provide ongoing tech support, so we wish you all well.
Remember whanau – Friday is tech support dropoff and pickup day at school!!
Nga mihi a koutou katoa
Di
See pictures of the graduation by clicking on play!
11 May 2012
Coromandel Area School CIH Class 2 is well underway with new tutor Rebecca South. Bex is very experienced with teaching ICT to adults, and is so great that some of CIH Class 1 are doing extra hours with her.
Di travelled up the beautiful Coromandel Peninsular to visit last week and welcome the new families on board the programme. She gate-crashed training night but was forgiven by bringing along a few refreshments. Now Tuinga is talking about bringing in an urn! What have I started!
All the best and see you at graduation next week.
Nga Mihi.
16 Feb 2012
Kia ora,
Coromandel Area School has recruited 18 keen families to be involved in Computers in Homes in 2012.
With a few more to reply and the possibility of collaborating with Colville School parents, we are determined to make a difference for whanau in the Coromandel area.
Unfortunately Tapu School families did not take up the offer, but we are always open to being approached again in the future.
Classes begin Monday 20 Feb and 2 other evenings to be confirmed
Tutor Kate Robey explains training arrangements with the new CIH whanau
Tech support and ICT teacher Brendan Carroll assures families without landlines at home that the CIH pod will be open for use during the school day
Teachers and families invaded the library for information and delicious food prepared by the NCEA Catering Students. It is amazing how Computers in Homes can get around the no food rule in school libraries!
Principal Asha Peppiatt is a strong champion for Computers in Homes, along with her staff, Lesley Thwaites, Kate Robey and Brendan Carroll. This makes all the difference in our programme providing the best outcomes for parents, students and school
We are grateful to all our past and current CIH school principals who have agreed to be videoed for us to promote Computers in Homes to new schools and families. They are Peta Brown & Neils Rasmussen from Rotorua; Nuku Wallace from Taumarunui and Raetihi; and Chris Hull from Waiuku, Auckland.
Thames Computers in Homes champion and tutor Trish Corrin is running an intake at Beneficiaries Support Centre for Waikato CIH with Rebecca Fraser. It is always great to call in and see Trish on my way past up the peninsular
