Tawhero School 14 May 2013

After many weeks of training our six families graduated at Tawhero School in Whanganui.  There were many changes and challenges for this class and it is great to see the families finish.  They all will have access to the internet when they take their computers home.  Tawhero school children use the internet for storing their homework so we look forward to hearing how they have succeeded in the next 12 months.

Here is a short video of our new Computers in Homes Whanau

Tawhero School Graduation May 2013 on PhotoPeach 

Born and Raised Pasifika 3 May 2013

What a wonderful graduation we had.  It was full of love, laughter and wonderful sharing of food and stories.  We now have 9 new Computer in Homes Families at Aramoho.  Enjoy your new digital adventure.

Here is a short slide show of our graduation.

Born and Raised Pasifika 3 May 2013 on PhotoPeach

Ake Ake Centre Graduation April 2013

Congratulations to our new Computers in Homes graduates.  It is extra special because you are the first families to graduate from the Ake Ake Centre in Whanganui.

Thank you to Denise Simonson our tutor and Elise at the Ake Ake Centre for the organising which made it easy.  Here is a slide show of the wonderful graduation.



Ake Ake Centre Graduation 23 April 2013 on PhotoPeach

Whanganui Learning Centre Graduation 18 April 2013

On 18 April 2013 eleven more families joined Computers in Homes graduates.  All of the expressed how much they had enjoyed their training and what a wonderful tutor Gayna Ryan was.  We wish them well on their adventure into using and exploring new technology.  This class has one of the highest uptakes of the internet we have seen so far.  Well done everyone!

Here is a small slideshow to show you our wonderful students in action!

Whanganui Learning Centre Class 18 April 2013 on PhotoPeach

Last chance before July 2013

Computer in Homes Wanganui only has two more classes until after July 2013:

The classes will be held at:

• Castlecliff at the Ake Ake Centre, 14 Rangiora Street Ph: 344 3399 from Thursday 30 May in the afternoon.  Ring them for more details.
• Central at Whanganui Learning Centre 232 Wickstead Street Ph: 348 4950  Starting during the day. Ring them for details.

Remember you need to:

1. Have school aged children at low decile school
2. Have no computer and internet at home
3. Be willing to do 20 hours training
4. Be willing to pay $20 deposit and $5 per week up to $50
5. Have not done Computers in Homes before

We give you:

1. 20 hours free training
2. Reconditioned computer with Win 7 and MS Office 10
3. 12 months subsidised internet
4. 12 months technical support for your computer.

Don't miss out, complete a registration form and take your deposit into these Centres.

Wonderful Start to 2013

We now have 47 Whanganui families in training with Computers in Homes.  Over the last few weeks I have been talking to them about the internet and just how important it is for their children to access technology. Many schools in Whanganui are moving towards having many of their files on Google Drive.  What this means is that without internet it will be very difficult for children to do their homework.

Our last class until after July 2013 is starting very soon at the Whanganui Learning Centre.  There are only about 3 places left if you want to be a part of computer in homes Whanganui.

Look at our criteria below to see if you qualify.  If you do ring Whanganui Learning Centre right away!

Enjoy the last of the summer weather and Happy Easter everyone!

Computers in Homes Term One 2013

Welcome to Computers in Homes Wanganui.  We want to make sure that technology is in reach for all families that have school aged children. If you don’t have an internet accessible computer, have school aged children &; your children attend a low decile school, then Computers in Homes maybe for you.

1. It will cost you $50 to register on the programme. (This can be paid over the time you complete the training))
2. You need to attend 20 hours of free training at your local school who is running Computers in Homes. This will show you how to use your computer.
3. Computers in Homes Wanganui will give you a reconditioned computer at the end of the programme once training & payment are complete.
4. Computers in Homes Wanganui will subsidise your internet connection for up to 12 months.
5. If your PC breaks down in the first 12 months we will fix it free of charge within the terms of our agreement with you.

How do I sign up?

You must register your interest by completing a registration form and returning it to the school where you would like to attend the training.  

In 2013 Term One training will be held at:

• Wanganui East School Ph 343 8054 (Wanganui East)  The course will be held Monday nights starting end of February from 5pm to 7.30pm.  Your trainer will be Sarah Lourie.
• Tawhero School Ph 349 0499 (Gonville).  The course will be held Wednesday nights start on 22 February from 5.30pm to 8pm for 8 weeks.  Your trainer will be Debbie Tongotea.
•  Ake Ake Centre Ph 344 3399 (Castlecliff).  Two courses will be run one starting on Tuesday 19 or 26 February from 5.30pm to 8pm and one on Thursday 21 or 28 February from 12 to 2.30pm.  You choose when suits you and the course runs for 8 weeks . Your trainer will be Denise Simonson.
• Whanganui Learning Centre Ph 348 4950 (City). The course will start Friday 22 February at 12.30pm to 3pm for 8 weeks. Trainer: Gayna Ryan
• Born and Raised Pasifika Ph 343 5441 (Aramoho).  The course will start Friday 22 February at 12pm to 3pm for 8 weeks. Your trainer will be Denise Simonson.