Empowerment the theme of Te Kura O Kokohuia Graduation

This was my first graduation at Te Kura O Kokohuia and it was a extra special one. Our nine graduates were welcomed on to the marae and an exceptional day unfolded. Robin Ohia was our speaker and he spoke about the Computer opening doorways to any kind of learning we want to do. Through this we empower ourselves to learn about anything for which we have passion. We also had Hamish McDouall, Deputy Mayor and Labour Party candidate at our graduation. He is a great supporter of Computers in Homes Wanganui.

The students of Te Kura O Kokohuia sung some beautiful waiata and as I watched them I realised that we learn so much from watching those older than us. We watch, we copy, we learn. The amazing thing about computers is that us older ones now watch, copy and learn from the young ones who are so much more capable than us on the computer.

Thank you so much to Tuhi Smith, Principal at Te Kura O Kokohuia and Stephanie Paranihi-Simon without who's help this course would not have happened. And a special thanks to Petera Hudson for his sure, capable and steady hand through the training.

To the graduates - congratulations - this was your day. I hope and trust that this will be the beginning of your journey on the computer.

Here you all are

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