NAU MAI HAERE MAI: St Josephs School

Computers in Homes Wairoa

Welcome to the Computers in Homes (CIH) Wairoa Website.

Computers In Homes - Rorohiko I roto nga Kainga is a programme that brings computer technology within reach of all New Zealand families with school-aged children.

The programme has provided families in low-income Communities with computers and the internet, but more importantly, training, skills and support through their local school.

With the skills and confidence to use technology, parents are able to connect with their children's learning. As a result, Computers in Homes helps to strengthen relationships between families and schools, improve educational outcomes for children, and provide greater opportunities for their parents.

Computers in Homes has already helped to connect more than 4,000 families, with around 100,000 more waiting.

SO WHAT'S HAPPENING IN WAIROA?

Wairoa District School Families: 2009

Computers in Homes has supported 250 families by providing them with a computer in the home and technology support. We are proud to be apart of your future.

Senior (Pakeke) 55+ Programme: 2010
In March 2010, Computers in Homes Wairoa launched their Senior (Pakeke) Computer programme. Again, Wairoa is fortunate to provide 130 Senior Citizens the opportunity to undertake computer training and upon completion will receive a computer and accessories together with six months free internet connection.

As evidenced from the previous project around the Wairoa District Schools, it was found that many grandparents were primary caregivers to their grandchildren together with a high number of being secondary caregivers as well. Based on these facts, there is a drive to close the technology gap for our Senior Members of Wairoa. We are dedicated to providing a quality service in a safe and comfortable Community Training Centre where families will learn how to operate a computer and have fun learning. There are opportunities for our elderly to close the divide with families living overseas by teaching them how to use their computers to connect with their families living Nationally or internationally. Help is only but a click away.... so call into our Community Training Centre based at Tiaho School to register your interest. We look forward to seeing you there...

Congratulations to the families of St Josephs School who graduated from the Computers in Homes Wairoa project on the 1st of May 2008.

Arthur Blake, Les Probert (Mayor of Wairoa) and Jack Kirwan cutting the Graduation cake

Thank you Mr Richard Puanaki and the staff of St Josephs School for welcoming Computers in Homes Wairoa, for organising the participating families, providing the ICT Room for training and assisting us with the preparation of training resources and materials.

It was great to complete ICT training for families during the school holidays. Attendances from families was excellent and we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for showing dedication to the kaupapa of this Computers in Homes Wairoa project.

A great effort to all the kids who participated on the programme, I especially enjoyed having the pre school children attend and spend their training day working on the thin clients. I was very impressed with their skills and knowledge working on the computers, a step in the right direction.

There was a diverse range of ages with St Josephs School families. A new born baby, preschoolers, primary school students, college students, parents and grandparents with the
odd sister, partner or aunt showing up.

A big thank you for to Channelle Rickard for stepping up and assisting with the Project coordination. This project channels on support from the Community and needs volunteers like Channelle to ensure its technology success to the people of Wairoa.

Welcome St Josephs School to the big wonderful world of ICT Technology.