Tech Ex 2013

Thank you to everyone who supported us at Techex this year.  It was a great event.

Here is Robin Williamson (pictured to the right), who does our graduation surveys at our stand.  We focused this year on telling the stories of what our graduated got out of having a Computer in Homes PC.  It was well received and we have many families to follow up with either on Computers in Homes or Stepping Up training.

The star of the Tech Ex event were the KiwiSkills stand and their epic IT challenge.  It was great to see so many getting very serious about technology challenges.  Here are the serious faces of the challengers

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!