Term 2 has started early for two of the classes at Concord. Wednesday evening saw the start of the next Computers in Homes class for Concord with 5 eager people turning up for their class. They got to meet our CiH team and have all (or most) of their questions answered before beginning again on Tuesday 1st May after the school goes back from the holidays.
It wasn't long though until we had the Thursday night Stepping UP class of 6 biting at our ankles, as they arrived for their second week of classes at Concord. They will also be taking a break over the holidays and will be returning on Thursday 10 May after their tutor has a chance to take his honeymoon.
Check out the two classes in the photos below. I have noticed however that we have a couple of shy participants, who managed to dodge the camera. Hope you all have a great holiday with your kids and we'll see you all back in a couple of weeks.
as part of the Green Island graduation last night, we took the opportunity to present a past graduate from Pine Hill School, Carolyn Laing, and her children with a token of our appreciation. Carolyn opened up her family to us to interview. They were given the question "What has Computers in Homes Done for You". They were all very candid with their responses. Her story was selected to represent the Oatgo region in the 2020 Annual Report. As such we gave her a new netbook and a wireless modem. Carolyn was rapt as she has taken steps to start running a business from home and as such this will enable her to have dedicated use of a computer, without taking away from her children. If you would like to read Carolyns story it can be found at www.digitaloffice.co.nz
Thanks Carolyn you have done the Dunedin Computers in Homes project proud.
Green Island graduated another 16 participants in Dunedin last night. A very keen bunch of graduates, along with their excited familes gathered in the Library at the school and listened to a couple of entertaining stories from the special guests who attended. Barbara Craig, who is a 2020 Trustee and had flown from Wellington for the event, told those graduating just what happened to their surveys when completed. It was great for participants to be able to put a face to the name. Deputy Mayor, Chris Staynes was also present, and he kept everyone amused with his stories of his early ICT experiences. Green Island Principal, Steve Hayward, congratulated all present on their acheivements. Janine Moore, Otago regional coordinator, also took the chance to congratulate the participants who had migrated onto Stepping UP classes, and reminded all others that the chance for further learning was there. Formalities over and certificates handed out, it was difficult to get them to pose with family for the photos that are attached, all were too keen to get their hands on their goodies and high tail it to their cars. Well done to you all, you are all excellent role models for your children/grand children.
Green Island Graduation April 2012 on PhotoPeach
