Southern View: October 18, 2016

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CONTINUING EDUCATION
Pasifika Trades Training leads
to new career for Charity
Receiving a Pasifika Trades Training
scholarship has been a game-changer for
Charity Ierome. After completing a 12-
week Essential Civil Skills course at Ara
Institute of Canterbury for free, she now
has a clear career path and a new outlook.
“The biggest thing it’s done for me is
build up my confidence. Before I felt like
nobody and now I know that I can achieve
and what I want to do in the future,” she
says.
Charity used to work in the butchery at
Pak n Save, but knew it wasn’t what she
wanted to do long-term. Her Dad found
out about the Pasifika Trades Training
scholarship through Reverend Fitifiti
Lautua, a mentor for the programme.
With so many opportunities in
Canterbury, Charity says that trades
training was a good career move and it
made financial sense.
“It was a chance for me to do something
for myself and make a better living for my
family. My Nana was my inspiration. I
wanted to make sure she was well looked
after back in Samoa,” she says.
Studying for 12 weeks full-time was a
big commitment for Charity, who also
continued to work full-time. However, the
backing of her tutor and classmates helped
her to succeed.
“My tutor had experienced the kind of
difference that a qualification can make in
your life and he was a real role model. My
class became my second family,” she says.
The course was exactly what Charity
needed to get into the industry. It included
the core practical skills and certifications
that employers look for, and provided
support to enter the workforce.
“The most valuable thing I learned was
how to get work-ready. I was taught how
to approach an interview and what to put
in my CV. We also had potential employers
come to talk to us,” she says.
Just two weeks after completing her
qualification, Charity was offered a job at
City Care. She is now a Traffic Management
Site Supervisor, wants to work towards
a degree and has her sights set on a
management role.
“It’s like I’m on a totally different planet
now. Studying has changed who I am and
it has changed my family’s future,” she says.
KIDSTUFF
Freedom to learn and explore
As a parent herself, Tiny Tots Nursery
and Preschool owner and operator, Rebecca
Ellis knows only too well how important
your child’s welfare and learning is.
For the highest quality care and
education for your children Tiny Tots
Nursery and Preschool is a privately owned
and family operated centre that ensures
peace of mind through their commitment
to your child’s needs.
“Over the years I’ve found that the best
results for happy, socially well-adjusted
children who are free to explore and grow,
come from an environment that has flexible
routines, changing challenges and a caring
professional, qualified and experienced
teaching team,” says Rebecca.
Tiny Tots provides a safe and secure
environment in which children can
learn, create and grow to the best of their
abilities. Observing the children at play the
teachers communicate with both parents
Kids love CASPA!
CASPA (Creative After School
Programmed Activities) offers children
the opportunity to be creative, make new
friends and try new experiences all within
a safe, nurturing environment. CASPA
offers working parents an affordable after
school and school holiday programme that
their kids just love!
CASPA attributes its success to the
variety of activities on offer as well as the
convenience and affordability for parents.
CASPA kids enjoy an exciting range of
activities including sports, music, games,
drama, arts and craft as well as fun trips.
Previous themes and activities have
included a Karaoke Dance Party, CASPA
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and the teaching team in order to develop
an individual programme tailored to
each child’s unique needs. This helps the
children to extend on their learning and
enhances their development while in an
open learning environment.
Tiny Tots is a small, homely centre
with a real family feel and has a great
open plan environment both indoors
and out. Children are provided with high
quality equipment, resources and facilities
to support each child’s learning and
development.
Teachers encourage parents to spend
time with their children in the centre,
especially to help them settle in, which also
helps parents to discover how the centre
operates throughout the day.
Parents and children are welcome
to visit Tiny Tots at 148 England
Street in Linwood or phone
3896851.
Fear Factor, Healthy Art, Out of Africa
and hundreds of other amazing themes/
activities!
CASPA parents enjoy peace of mind,
knowing their kids are safe and enjoying
the benefits of a quality after school
programme. Some parents and caregivers
also enjoy government subsidies for
CASPA. CASPA is Child Youth and Family
approved for the OSCAR Subsidy and in
some circumstances, the full CASPA fee
will be covered by the subsidy.
For more information or to
enrol, call Caroline, Rachel
or Tania on 349 9260 or
visit www.caspa.org.nz
• Fully qualified,
registered
and experienced
teachers
• Free ECE and subsidies
available
• Quality programmes
and care for your child’s
individual needs to
reach their full potential
Hours open
7am to 6pm
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• Central location
• Cooked healthy heart meals
• Large private outdoor play area
• Casual care available
• Enrolments available now
• 7.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday
Call us now (03) 389 6851
www.tinytotspreschool.co.nz
148 England Street, Linwood, Christchurch
Email: tinytotspreschool@xtra.co.nz
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& Holiday Programme
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Creative
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389 2483
375 Worcester Street • Christchurch
•We provide a safe, creative
Environment for 5-13 year olds
•Our staff are trained
•A range of fun activities
•7.15-8.30am and 3-6pm Mon—Fri
•8am-6pm Holidays
•Kids just LOVE it!
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E: info@caspa.org.nz
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