Carisbrook CiH & Stepping UP Families Graduate in June

Well we thought last night was cold but tonight the weather threw everything at us bitterly cold gale force winds, rain, and even some snow flurries. Still we had an awesome turnout of families albeit in the more cosier atmosphere of the staffroom. CiH National Coordinator, Di Daniels, and Deputy Mayor Chris Staynes braved the conditions to help celebrate with these families, and Principal Ben Sincock offered his congratulations to them, along with an invitation to continue with further training at his school. After some very inspiring words from all three of our guests, Neal started the night by awarding certificates to thirteen of his students who had completed at least four of their Digital Steps with Stepping Up. Then Tony & Liz awarded completion certificates to another thirteen Computers in Homes families, who were stoked to be taking their machines home. It was great to see that of these, eight were ready to begin their next journey in learning and would attending Stepping UP classes with Neal starting tonight. What great role models they have become for their children. So it was with alot of very wide grins that the night came to an end, and after posing for the mandatory family photo all seem to race of into the storm with machines under arms.
 Carisbrook CiH & Stepping UP Graduation in June on PhotoPeach

Concord School Graduates in June

It was a cold night and this would have accounted for the smaller than normal turnout to celebrate with the five most recent families graduating at Concord. Thanks to Principal Steve Turnbill who stayed behind to celebrate with them, and to Di Daniels, who made the trip down south. It may have been a small gathering but the noise levels were deafening at times, as this group showed just how much fun they were having during their classes. Thanks go to Tony & Liz, who got them through this stage of their learning, and welcome to those who are going to carry on their training under Neals leadership with Stepping UP. They were a great group of people, who brightened up a dreary and cold evening. Congratulations to you all.
Concord School June Graduation on PhotoPeach