Existing Computers in Homes Projects in New Zealand:
Historical Progression of CIH Projects
Current Computers in Homes Projects
Established Computers in Homes Projects
CIH Projects for Refugee Children and their Families
Auckland Project (current):
October 2007:
The most recent Auckland CIH schools are TKKM O Puau in Glenn Innes and Jean Batten School in Mangere which began with 15 families each in 2006. However, JBS had a waiting list of 35 more families so we were delighted to add a 2nd intake in 2007 for them.
Technical support has been provided by Te Wananga o Aotearoa staff.
June 2007:
Jean Batten School has held the graduation for its second intake of 15 families, attended by Manukau City Mayor and one of his councillors. They spoke of the aspirations and achievements of South Aucklanders.
The event was made into a true celebration of achievement for the whole community, with singing and dancing as entertainment by present and past pupils.
December 2006:
Graduations have been held for Jean Batten School in Mangere and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Puau Te Moana-Nui-A-Kiwa in Glenn Innes. Both ceremonies were wonderful, with a huge turnout of families, whanau and aiga; good food, much laughter and entertainment. Our thanks to all involved.
The schools shared 30 families overall, but with JBS having a waiting list of 35 eligible families, CIH has managed to redistribute funds from 2 other projects which did not fill their quota. A second intake of 15 families will begin training in Term 1 2007 at Jean Batten School.
Jean Batten School invited 2 MP's to their graduation, which also included a violin recital and dancing the siva by the children.
The evening was well attended by parents, teachers, BOT and other community representatives.
CIH is happy to be able to address the Jean Batten waiting list by offering them the spaces left over from other projects which did not meet their intended numbers.
TKKM O Puau also had a huge turnout of whanau for their celebration. Parents had completed power point tasks for their tutor to demonstrate their research and presentation skills learned. One father who had had previous literacy issues still constructed his ppt on the 28th Maori Battalion in honour of his father's memory. Parents and their children were proud to show off their achievements.
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