CIH Wellington

2012-02-20T14:26:00.001+13:00

First Session: 3.30pm - 5.30pm every Tuesday
Second Session: 6.00pm - 8.00pm every Tuesday
School Champion: Iosua Esera - Principal
Tutor: Briar Kopa
Technician: Peter Wright

Petone Central whanau commenced their Computers In Homes Programme on 17th February 2012.

The first class was a great success with 7 whanau members participating.

Not only did the whanau learn something new within the programme, they learnt something new about the members within the programme through an Ice Breaker Task.

The parents felt comfortable to bring their tamariki as some were unable to find care for them. As you can see below, the parents were working busy through the training manual while the tamariki were outside interacting. When the parents took a small coffee break, the tamariki then ran to the computer where they displayed outrageous talent in social networking and online gaming sites.

Tony, Deanna and Kathryn working together to change their screen display

Juanita commencing a Paintshop exercise

Star, Melissa and Jackie all working on the screen display exercise

The tamariki are just getting to know one another as I have my tamariki there to enjoy the beautiful sun and to interact with tamariki from different schools

The tamariki enjoying the beautiful day while their parents are inside learning more information on ICT

Michelle completing her Paintshop exercise

Kim is familiarising herself with the functionality of the computers

Tamariki enjoying leisure time on the computer while their parents are on their evening break

Unfortunately the 2nd class was not as full as the first, however I am in close contact with Iosua so that we can communicate freely with the absent whanau.

All in all, it was an awesome 1st Session with a parent who did not want to leave :-).

Meeting Scott @ Remarket

2012-02-01T18:12:00.001+13:00

Myself, Scott Alford & Di Das.

Visiting the new RemarkIT Premises now based in Tawa - Wellington.

Di Das and Scott Alford... sealing another deal :-)

Petone Central Training POD.... Whanau of Petone Central will commence the Computers In Homes Programme on 17th December 2012

Commencement Date

2012-02-01T17:46:00.000+13:00

All things are firing for Petone Central. With the date set, Petone Central will be commencing their first class on February 17th 2012. I look forward to personally tutoring the Petone Central School Computers In Homes Parents. It is my intent is to deliver to the whanau, an organised, fun filled, educated lesson for the next 10 weeks.
Ma te wa,

Watch this space people

Happy New 2012!!

2012-01-20T13:17:00.001+13:00

I do hope the Christmas period has treated you all well. Things are starting roll in the Wellington Region with the commencement date drawing near for Berhampore School and Petone Central School Computer In Homes Programme. Taita College start date is just around the corner as well so watch this space for more information.

Success Story

2011-11-25T10:15:00.002+13:00

Success Story for Briar Kopa Computers In Homes

Kia ora,

My name is Briar Kopa and I originate from a little place called Matawaia – Kaikohe. I moved down to Wellington in 2006 where I began working at the Stokes Valley Community House. From there I became familiar with the community and joined the local Stokes Valley Women’s Rugby Team and the Stokes Valley Netball Team. Through my bubbly approach to the community, I had been offered a job at the local Marae – Koraunui Marae, where I worked there for 4years and formed a wider profile for myself within the Hutt Valley NGO Community.

Koraunui Marae Manager Heneriata Gemmell has formed a close network with the local Primary Schools, more so Tui Glen School.

I was approached by the Principal of Tui Glen School to become the tutor of Computers In Homes. I had no idea who or what Computers In Homes was, for me I thought “I’m going to Rarotonga at the end of the year, there goes some putia for my trip”. I attended the whanau hui in which I met Di Das. This is where I learnt Computers In Homes is an initiative that targets low decile communities with whanau without access to the internet. My first thought was “Wow, what an awesome opportunity for these whanau… how can I hook on as a parent”.

Becoming a tutor for Computers In Homes reignited a passion to play an active role within the wider community. Seeing how sharing my knowledge with a parent of a school and watching her face light up when she could move her mouse around the screen to select the startup menu was priceless.

I was then emailed the vacant position for the Wellington Regional Coordinator from Di Das and thought “this is the job for me!” I emailed Di my interest, met Naiki (administrator at the time) and Barbara (20/20 Trust Member) and Di for my interview. I was very nervous as this was my first professional interview but felt so passionate about the cause or initiative behind Computers In Homes whakaaroa and feel that is what pulled me through the interview.

So here I am, the new appointed Wellington Regional Coordinator for Computers In Homes.

WELCOME TAITA COLLEGE

2011-11-24T13:57:00.000+13:00

I would like to welcome Taita College Staff and Whanau who will be commencing with the Computers In Homes Programme for 2012.
Networking with Clint Hawk - DP has been brilliant. I look forward to the coming year, so keep your eyes opened on this space for photos and updates.

WELCOME TO PETONE CENTRAL

2011-11-24T13:45:00.000+13:00

I would like to welcome Petone Central School and their whanau as we will be commencing the Computers In Homes Programme in Term 1 2012.

Communicating with Principal Iosua Esera has been a delight and I look forward to networking with Iosua, the staff and the whanau. Bring on 2012, and keep watching this space for more information.

Commencing: February 17th 2012

First Session: 3.30pm - 5.30pm every Tuesday
Second Session: 6.00pm - 8.00pm every Tuesday
School Champion: Iosua Esera - Principal
Tutor: Briar Kopa
Technician: Peter Wright

GETTING STARTED WITH BERHAMPORE SCHOOL

2011-11-24T12:43:00.001+13:00

We are looking forward to setting the Computers In Homes Programme at Berhampore School.

Alot of low decile schools who are based near major cities or universities, seem to fall into the pockets where they are not seen or heard. A great example is Berhampore School as this school is based within the vicinity of Wellington City and Universities.

Mark Potter - (Principal of Berhampore School) has been fortunate enough to have spoken with the National Computers In Homes Coordinator Dianne Das where he learnt alot about Computers In Homes thus leading to the commencement of Computers In Homes which will begin in Term 1 2012 School Year.

I have no doubt that these networks being formed, more schools or educational facilities who fall into these pockets will be showing more interest in this amazing opportunity.

Watch this space for photos and updated information.

Pomare Graduation

2011-08-25T12:16:00.000+12:00

On 5th July, 15 participants graduated from the Computers in Homes project through Pomare School.

8 families graduate at Tui Glen School, Lower Hutt

2011-07-05T11:34:00.001+12:00

8 families graduated from Tui Glen School’s Computers in Homes on Tuesday 28 June. A cool brisk evening did not keep people away and Principal Philip Benson was blown away by the community support for the programme at his school.

What a wonderful evening and talk about full house! We had to keep getting more chairs out.

Representatives from Koraunui Marae came to support their staff who are CIH parents. Hon Tariana Turia, Leader of the Maori Party and Minister of the Community and Voluntary Sector attended with her PA Kat Paton. Hutt City Mayor Ray Wallace could not attend, so councillors Gwen McDonald and Angus Finlayson came in his place. Family and friends came to support their loved ones and the children were great. Tech support Peter Wright introduced himself to the parents and outlined the process for technical help.

After the formal ceremony we shared supper in the staffroom and families took their computers home. We wish them all the best with their computing at home.

Lower Hutt - May 2011

2011-06-07T22:23:00.003+12:00

All Mums training at Tui Glen


CIH parents working hard out at Tui Glen School under the careful guidance of Principal Philip Benson and guest Director WICT Noel Mendoza

Tui Glen principal and tutor Briar Kopa share a joke with Noel Mendoza and CIH parents.	Tui Glen has made mums, babies and children welcome on training nights.

Doing Mouseletics to master the mouse!

Computer Clubhouse launch in Naenae

2011-04-08T16:07:00.000+12:00

Computer Clubhouse provides creative learning experience in ICT for young people after school. They enjoy a combination of self-teaching and mentoring by experts from the industry. They create music, games, posters and movies and gain the skills to take into a future in the ICT industry. CIH and 2020 trustees celebrated with CC Chair, Brett O’Riley.

Lower Hutt Pilots

2011-04-08T16:01:00.000+12:00

Pomare School are ready to start training Term 2 and hoping to fill 2 classes.

Tui Glen in Stokes Valley have very enthusiastic contingent of 8 famillies who cannot wait till next term, and begin training immediately 5 April with tutor Briar Kopa. Children and teens came to support their parents at the information evening.

CIH to launch at 2 schools in Lower Hutt area

2011-01-27T12:22:00.000+13:00

This year Computers in Homes will be operating in the Lower Hutt area. Launches will be held this term for Pomare School in Taita and Tui Glen School in Stokes Valley.