Southern View: July 09, 2020

10 [Edition Thursday datE] July 9 2020
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
SOUTHERN VIEW
Learning returns
to the heart of
the city
The WEA is delighted to be opening
its doors again for the return of adult
and community educational classes
this coming term. During lockdown a
shortened programme of 20 online items
was offered free of charge. The 300+
registrations showed there was a real
desire to keep learning through the
crisis. Wendy Butcher from the CWEA
Council (governance team) said that
“for some of our members with limited
computer knowledge, learning online
was a huge challenge, we commend
those in our community who embraced
technologies like Zoom and showed
their determination to stay connected”.
Now that people can be back in the
building however, there is a real sense
of the importance of face to face
interactions: for learning, for depth of
communication and for well-being.
There is an exciting programme
of events and courses on offer,
from: Looking and Understanding
Polynesian Art to Understanding the
Treaty of Waitangi in 2020. To find
out more visit cwea.org.nz or pick
up a programme from 59 Gloucester
street in the central city.
89 year old
Ivan Hibberd –
participating in
a zoom class.
Christchurch
School of Music
The Chinese philosopher, Confucius
said long ago “Music produces a kind of
pleasure which human nature cannot do
without”. Playing an instrument has many
benefits and can bring a great deal of joy
to the performer and the listener. Studies
continue to prove that participating in
musical activities, has many positive
effects on the brain as well as a student’s
health and well-being. Some of the proven
benefits include:
1) Increased memory capacity
2) Improved language ability
3) Increased empathy
4) Improved self-confidence
5) Increased attention span and focus
6) Self-discipline
The Christchurch School of Music is
a family-oriented community aimed at
providing quality music education in and
around Christchurch.
On a Saturday morning the whole family
can find something to
suit. Preschool and
junior school children
can start their musical
journey by joining
in our “Take Off
with Music” classes
while older children and adults may
opt for lessons on a specific instrument
(including voice). Those who already play
are welcome to join in one of the great
ensembles which all take part in regular
concerts.
Age is no limit - our Late Starters
programme provides the opportunity for
adults to learn an instrument and join an
ensemble with other like-minded adults.
If Saturday isn’t an option, CSM also
offers a range of weekday opportunities
for learning and playing music and, if
affordability is an issue, CSM may be
able to offer a discount through funding
provided by the Rata Foundation and
CERT.
Term 3 starts on Saturday 25 July and
we can take new enrolments in most
instruments and ensembles.
Please contact us via our website www.
csm.org.nz and let us start you on a
musical journey that will bring pleasure
for a lifetime.