CiH Whangarei full steam ahead!

The past two months have been really successful for CiH Whangarei. Regular Steering Committee meetings have been held and we are certainly on track regarding deliverables. Five schools are currently running their programmes - Totara Grove School, 155 Community House, Bream Bay College, Manaia View School and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Rawhitiroa.

Totara Grove School were the first to begin training their families in September and feedback from participants so far is really enthusiastic. The trainer is doing a great job and the school is happy with their involvement and the positive effect on their school. 155 Community House are up and running also and the trainer is pleased with the group she is training. Her group is relatively small but this allows for excellent one-on-one type training and close-knit group sessions. Bream Bay College began their training out of the SeniorNet premises last Wednesday. SeniorNet have been an excellent partner within the programme so far and we look forward to working together in the future. The trainer/technician is enjoying his role and believes the group will benefit immensely from the course. Manaia View School is into their second round of training families. Previously involved through a different funding system, they are now a part of CPF Rnd 3 and are thrilled to have been included. The feedback and 'grapevine' from their previous training meant they had no shortage of people wanting to be involved and they began training in the first week of Term 4 2009. TKKM Te Rawhitiroa began their training last week and the trainer was really excited about it. She says the families loved the first session and she believes attendance will be strong throughout.

Te Kura o Waikare School begin their weekend wananga's in November and all is going to plan at this stage. Their training computers are being ordered and the school is so pleased to be involved in the programme. Their programme is being delivered over two weekends.

Other schools still in the pipeline and looking to begin next year are Whau Valley School, Motatau School, TKKM Taumarere, Whananaki School, Whangaruru School and Hikurangi School.