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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
A New Trust
Eltham Computers in Homes is going forward in 2009 with the formation of a new trust.
Taranaki E-Learning Trust was set up in November 2008 with five trustees: Karen Cave, Richard Oliver, David Birchler, Chester Borrows and Troy Egan.
Elaine Gill has gracefully consented to be our Patron. She's a very busy lady, and while she offered her aid in setting up the trust, she was unable to become a trustee. She was grateful to know that her involvement as patron will be limited to attending functions and accepting prizes on our behalf!
The Taranaki E-Learning trust takes over the Computers in Homes challenge from Eltham Community Care, who helped us manage and oversee the 2006-2008 Computers in Homes project with funding from DIA's Community Partnership Fund.
Our trust deed is based on the 2020 Communications Trust deed so that we can be aligned with the other regional 2020 trusts that are being created throughout the country.
Taranaki E-Learning Trust was set up in November 2008 with five trustees: Karen Cave, Richard Oliver, David Birchler, Chester Borrows and Troy Egan.
Elaine Gill has gracefully consented to be our Patron. She's a very busy lady, and while she offered her aid in setting up the trust, she was unable to become a trustee. She was grateful to know that her involvement as patron will be limited to attending functions and accepting prizes on our behalf!
The Taranaki E-Learning trust takes over the Computers in Homes challenge from Eltham Community Care, who helped us manage and oversee the 2006-2008 Computers in Homes project with funding from DIA's Community Partnership Fund.
Our trust deed is based on the 2020 Communications Trust deed so that we can be aligned with the other regional 2020 trusts that are being created throughout the country.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Di and ???
Devil Bosslady: Gwan, you know you want to!
Angel Bosslady: Oh, but I couldn't. It's so crass.
Devil Bosslady: Yeah, but it'd be fun. Go on, just do it!
Angel Bosslady: Oh my, I just can't!
Devil Bosslady: Be a devil for once in your life. Go ahead. Do it!
Angel Bosslady: But what a cliche. Talk about state the obvious!
Devil Bosslady: They won't mind. And too bad if they do. Everyone will love it.
Angel Bosslady: Do you think so?
Devil Bosslady: Yeah, I know so. Go on, put the label in under that picture. Do it now!
Angel Bosslady: Wellll. If you're sure. Should I? What if.......
Devil Bosslady: Look, just do it, okay? Getting boring here.
Angel Bosslady: Okay..... Here goes...... labelling now.......
A Rose between two Thorns.
Graduation Day June 30th 2008
Friends and family and many supporters came to the magnificent old Eltham Town Hall to witness the Graduation of thirty-seven people from Computers in Homes.
All of the guest speakers acknowledged the huge achievement of the graduates and congratulated them on their success.
The mayor of South Taranaki District, Ross Dunlop, MP Harry Duynhoven, MP Chester Borrows, MP Tariana Turia and National Computers in Homes Coordinator Di Das spoke in a ceremony that graduates will remember for a long time.
Said one graduate: "I thought it was not going to be a big deal. We'd come along, someone would hand us a certificate, we'd all shake hands, have lunch and go home. I didn't even change outta my old clothes.
Then I walked into the hall, and Whoa, it IS a big deal. I was so embarrassed that I was in my old clothes.
It was a REALLY big deal."
All of the guest speakers acknowledged the huge achievement of the graduates and congratulated them on their success.
The mayor of South Taranaki District, Ross Dunlop, MP Harry Duynhoven, MP Chester Borrows, MP Tariana Turia and National Computers in Homes Coordinator Di Das spoke in a ceremony that graduates will remember for a long time.
Said one graduate: "I thought it was not going to be a big deal. We'd come along, someone would hand us a certificate, we'd all shake hands, have lunch and go home. I didn't even change outta my old clothes.
Then I walked into the hall, and Whoa, it IS a big deal. I was so embarrassed that I was in my old clothes.
It was a REALLY big deal."
Nanny, just play with it!
Tariana Turia tells us her Moko's advice.
Too often we adults are scared to proceed with new learning, especially when confronted with a computer. But kids have got it right: -
Just play with it.
Too often we adults are scared to proceed with new learning, especially when confronted with a computer. But kids have got it right: -
Just play with it.
We had a LOT of help!
Linda was one of many former students who came back to help out in the new class. Here she is, cleaing up in the kitchen after morning tea.
To Mary, Trevor, Linda, Yolanda, Tyron, Glenise and others who have helped in the lab - Lots of thanks.
And to the ladies who helped produce those graduation lunches ... Thanks isn't enough. But thank you anyway.
THANK YOU ALL.
A Spirit of Cooperation
This is a typical sight we experienced in our Computers in Homes classes.
People helping each other, cooperating in each other's learning.
She thinks I'm joking!
But I'm not!
Yes, I DO mean you have ten minutes to finish that!
Heather enjoying the class.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
March 28, 2008, A new class starts
We had two classes start today, with three more classes to start in a couple of weeks. There's a total of 48 students enrolled!
Here's some of the students attending the Wednesday evening class.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Dynamic Community Learning Award
In September 2007, Eltham E-Learning won a national Dynamic Community Learning Award. Jackie, Karen and Chris attended the opening event for Adult Learner's Week at Pukeariki in New Plymouth to accept this prestigious award.
New Chairs
Spot the new chairs!
Courtesy of Eltham Community Board, we were able to buy 10 new chairs for the computer lab. The students' bottoms are really happy.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
New class starts!
A new class has started!
We decided to have three classes, which an option to open another one if needed.
There are 9 people in the Friday morning class, and 11 people in the Friday afternoon class. The evening class is to start on Wednesday, August 1st. There are eight people in this class.
We decided to have three classes, which an option to open another one if needed.
There are 9 people in the Friday morning class, and 11 people in the Friday afternoon class. The evening class is to start on Wednesday, August 1st. There are eight people in this class.
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