Community Partnerships Committee

The Computers in Homes - Gisborne "Community Partnerships Committee" has been working hard behind the scenes to get this project up and running.

The committee consists of representatives from the Gisborne District Council, Eastland Community Trust and local educationalists. The committee meets regularly to coordinate project implementation.

The committee members are: Back row - Deputy Mayor Margaret Thorpe, Cheryl Torrie, Catherine Birt, David Langford, David Smart. Front Row - Ivan Lomax, Mayor Meng Foon, Douglas Birt.

Waikirikiri Whanau in Action!

Ka pai te whanau o Waikirikiri!!

Pictured are the second group of trainees who started their 8 week training sessions under the watchful eye of trainer Marcus Lloyd.

Way to go koutou.

Training at Riverdale begins

Whanau are due to start their training this week with the first session on Wednesday night from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
The other two groups will put off their start until next week due to Labour Weekend. They will train on Saturday's 8.30am - 10.30am with the final group running from 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Way to go guys. I'm sure you are all going to have lots of fun.
Ivan

Waikirikiri School Begins

What an awesome whanau night at Waikirikiri.
The Computers in Homes parents met to go over the project, see what it's all about, and organise their training sessions.
Thanks to Yolanda, Kim and Raniera for helping with the evening.
Di Das from the National Computers in Homes, and David Langford from Awapuni school also spoke about the benefits of the project.
Waikirikiri School is in for an exciting time as whanau work towards graduating before Christmas.
Tino pai koutou.

Riverdale Parents Meet

Wednesday night saw a group of enthusiastic Computers in Homes parents meet for the first time to hear about their own project.
A brief presentation about the project was followed by discussion time where queries were raised and dealt with.
An excellent start to what will be an exciting time for Riverdale school whanau.
Training begins next week and we look forward to getting whanau feedback as the project progresses.
Ka mau te wehi koutou!