Te Kura Maori O Nga Tapuwae - Second Graduation!

The first of our graduations was Te Kura Maori O Nga Tapuwae, in fact a second round of successful families! Their trainer Lauren Pompey did an exceptional job with her bi-lingual teaching. I enjoyed attending a session where I saw a lot of enjoyment by parents participating and great interest in the topics being presented. One of the highlights of any graduation is hearing from families how the computer will become an asset to them. One of the families is extremely busy with work, study and sporting commitments. The computer and internet will be utilised right across the board. Let's see some of that feedback here families! Congratulations on your successes! Thank you to our guest representing MP Su'a William Sio's office - Makalita Kolo.

Auckland Regional Update....

NEWSFLASH NEWSFLASH NEWSFLASH!!

A new Regional Coordinator has been appointed for Auckland. We welcome Cara Sefuiva who joins us from Computers in Homes Tokoroa. Here is Cara at the launch of CPF3 in Waikato 2009, in blue in the centre, when Hon Tariana Turia spoke about digital whanau benefiting from Computers in Homes. Cara has visited all the CIH schools in Auckland and commented on the warmth and great feeling of the schools and their staff. This week Cara will be attending training sessions at Rosebank School and Manurewa High to meet parents and tutors.

Rosebank School pod where one class of parents train on their own machines. A massive 31 parents have begun training with tutor Michelle Hudson, assisted by ICT Lead teacher Lavinia Robyns, and numerous mentors who donate their time to translate and assist, including co-chair of the Auckland Steering Group, Joce Williams.

A Manurewa training suite where another epic venture of 3 classes with 27 families have begun with tutors Saubree Edinberry and Tim Randle.

Te Kura Maori O Nga Tapuwae begin any day with their 2nd intake of around 10 whanau, thanks to the energy and commitment of ICT teacher Lauren Pompey.

Kia ora ra tatau all the fabulous Auckland schools, principals and staff who support the kaupapa of raising the digital literacy of Auckland parents and their children. Tumeke!

TKKM o Nga Tapuwae & Manurewa High School

Manurewa High School begins training Term 2 with 25 families, and a second intake of 12 families will run at Te Kura Maori O Nga Tapuwae in Term 2 also. All graduating at the end of Term 2.

Rosebank School Family Meeting

Rosebank School family meeting last week was well attended by parents and staff, full of interest and questions about the programme. 


ICT Lead Teacher Lavinia Robyns and Principal Heather Bell have done a great job in generating interest and recruiting 30 families to begin training as soon as Term 2 kicks off. 

2 wonderful tutors have been chosen to work with the parents, as well as a team of volunteer mentors to buddy the learners though their experience, including Auckland CIH Steering Committee co-chair Joce Williams. Such a warm friendly atmosphere at this school and everyone so enthusiastic to get started.


Monday’s class is during school time so parents will train on their own computers which they will take home after graduation.

Jean Batten School

CIH has been happy to work with Jean Batten School over a number of years because of the strong school spirit, commitment to learning, sense of fun and great management skills.

Teachers for the school have shared the training duties and all staff have attended launches and graduations.

We have had 4 intakes between 2006 and 2010, graduating a total of 55 jubilant families.

School CIH Champion is ICT and Te Reo Maori teacher Houwawe Paapu and we have worked with 2 great principals who have hosted the programme, Gary Moss and Jeff Bruce. A hospitable school is the essence of our work, so that parents feel welcome and valued. 

JBS graduation celebrations include entertainment and VIP guests, food to share and many, many cups of tea.

Jean Batten most recently graduated 9 families Dec 2010 and we await photos to share with you.

We are grateful to Jean Batten School for generously hosting our monthly Steering Group meetings.