Well another busy year has rolled around for Computers in Homes Dunedin. 2012 was a significant year for the project in the south with alot of changes being made. The first and probably the most significant saw our project being adopted by The Digital Office in Dunedin. This finally gave us a niche to call home and concentrate on growing the programme. We also saw a huge donation of used machines from the Otago University, this enabled us to set up a dedicated CTC at Carisbrook Terrace School and with principal, Ben Sincocks, help we really did finally have a home. We marked a New Zealand first by being part of the school UFB trial at Queens High. While it had its teething problems we are confident now that all participants are connected and enjoying their net experience. Next we were able to participate in the first NetHui to be held in the South Island during November. CiH managed to show case Dora at this. Closer to home we have seen some very recent changes in our team. During November we accepted the resignation of our long standing Project Technician, Louis. Louis has been part of the project here in the south since its start in September 2010 and has been a very dedicated and committed member of the team. He will be sadly missed but his place will be taken by Tony Hayward, who has been part the the original team but more in a tutoring perspective. I wish Louis all the best for his future endeavours. Last night also saw the final duty call for our Stepping UP tutor, Neal Johnston. Neals family is rapidly increasing in size and hence the demands on his time are increasing. I thank Neal for all his committment to helping get the Stepping UP programme so successful in Dunedin and wish him and his family well. Rebecca South will be stepping into the breach here and tutoring these classes starting in February 2013. So finally to the team I have the pleasure of working so well with, a huge thank you to you all for your efforts during 2012. It has been a very challenging year but you have all been so supportive of me both personally and professionally. To you all I wish you a Merry Xmas and a Safe and Wonderful New Year. Enjoy your holiday season with your families. Rest up well as we will all be back in 2013 refreshed and ready to go.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Final Wrap Up for 2012
Well another busy year has rolled around for Computers in Homes Dunedin. 2012 was a significant year for the project in the south with alot of changes being made. The first and probably the most significant saw our project being adopted by The Digital Office in Dunedin. This finally gave us a niche to call home and concentrate on growing the programme. We also saw a huge donation of used machines from the Otago University, this enabled us to set up a dedicated CTC at Carisbrook Terrace School and with principal, Ben Sincocks, help we really did finally have a home. We marked a New Zealand first by being part of the school UFB trial at Queens High. While it had its teething problems we are confident now that all participants are connected and enjoying their net experience. Next we were able to participate in the first NetHui to be held in the South Island during November. CiH managed to show case Dora at this. Closer to home we have seen some very recent changes in our team. During November we accepted the resignation of our long standing Project Technician, Louis. Louis has been part of the project here in the south since its start in September 2010 and has been a very dedicated and committed member of the team. He will be sadly missed but his place will be taken by Tony Hayward, who has been part the the original team but more in a tutoring perspective. I wish Louis all the best for his future endeavours. Last night also saw the final duty call for our Stepping UP tutor, Neal Johnston. Neals family is rapidly increasing in size and hence the demands on his time are increasing. I thank Neal for all his committment to helping get the Stepping UP programme so successful in Dunedin and wish him and his family well. Rebecca South will be stepping into the breach here and tutoring these classes starting in February 2013. So finally to the team I have the pleasure of working so well with, a huge thank you to you all for your efforts during 2012. It has been a very challenging year but you have all been so supportive of me both personally and professionally. To you all I wish you a Merry Xmas and a Safe and Wonderful New Year. Enjoy your holiday season with your families. Rest up well as we will all be back in 2013 refreshed and ready to go.
December Graduation Wraps up 2012
Another year has been marked with the combined graduation on Tuesday 18th December of both Concord and Carisbrook Schools classes. We saw a big crowd with family eagerly supporting the 24 new graduates. All were keen to get the formalities out of the way and get their new machines home and set up just in time for the children finishing school for the holidays. While it is a bust time of the year for the schools and their staff, thanks goes to Concord principal Steve Turnbill, who stepped into the gap and assisted with the awarding of certificates. Once more the graduation was marked with alot of interest being registered for Stepping UP classes next year. We also had six Stepping UP people graduating and celebrating the completion of at least four steps. One student celebrated the completion of all 16 steps and well done to her is now waiting and more than willing to begin her KiwiSkills training. So congratulations to all and I hope you have many happy hours of entertainment from your machines during this holiday break.
December 2012 Graduation on PhotoPeach
December 2012 Graduation on PhotoPeach
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