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Forkliftand Dangerous GoodsCourses NZTAApproved Course Provider,MITO&Competenz Assessor Classes 2&4,Endorsements F&D ForkliftF&OSH, Saturdays and other days as requested Dangerous Goods Course,½day Mondaymornings CommunityHouse,Ashburtonoryour work place Forfurther information Phone Christine 027 245 2563 Commencementof 2021 School Year School officeopen from Friday29th January Pupils commence Monday, 1st February, 9am Formoreinformation: Phone 308 9205 Email: office@fairton.school.nz Principal: Mike Hill Pride Integrity Excellence Strength Installing Prideineverything we do.Celebrating and learning through the values of: P=Perseverance R=Responsibility I=Integrity D=Diligence E=Excellence Enrolments welcome to our family orientated school from Wednesday, 27 January2021 Pupils and classes resume from Monday1February. We areproud to be a‘Positive Behaviour 4Learning and Duffy Book School’. Contactdetails: Phone 308 5799 office@netherby.school.nz Principal: Phil Wheeler 2343431 Aotearoa FREECourses Introducon to Compung 2hrs perweekfor 10 weeks Windows 10,FileManagement, Email, Internet, Word Processing andSpreadsheets WorkplaceCompung 3hrs perweekfor 10 weeks MS Word,Excel Outlook, File Management andOffice365 2343418 Literacy Smartphone/Tablet 2hrs perweekfor 10 weeks Learn howtouse your smartphone,tabletand/oriPad IntensiveLiteracy andNumeracy 5hrs perweekfor 20 weeks to raiseadults’literacy and numeracyskillsindifferentcontexts to enable them to engage meaningfullyinNew Zealandsociety ContactAlisontobookon027 7212002 amacgregor.312@literacy.org.nz 2345885 Starng8Feb2021 EDUCATIONAL FEATURE 20 Ashburton Courier, January 14, 2021 Montessori tuition available Brenda Fox has been helping childrenimprove their chancesof academic success offering private oneononeteachingfor many years. Sheoffers individualeducation programmestochildren aged from preschool to Year 8, usingproven Montessori techniques and equipment,whichshe brought to Ashburton and has taughtfor more than 25 years. Brenda specialisesinEnglish, mathand geographyand hasa passionfor teaching. Sheiskeen to givechildren solid learningfoundations for their ongoing education and offers a ONE tailored curriculum, suited to each child. Outcomesteach childrenhow to decode words, understand the relationship between mathand language in everydaylife and givethe basic skills of mathand English, building up the child’s confidence in theirown abilities. Montessori can helpall children achieve,giving the child the confidence and skills they cantake withthem through life,she says. Brenda accesses achild's learning and helps to make it easierfor them. Hertuition lesson times can be tailored to suit. Connect at Fairton FairtonSchoolencourages its studentstobeconfident, curious and connected learners andoffers low studenttoteacher ratios within agreat family atmosphere. Thesmall rural primary school, on Fairfield Road,Fairton, justa short distance northofAshburton, caters to learnersfrom new entrants to Year6. It has afantastic teamofstaff providing stimulating learning activitiesfor students to encourage and develop their educational and social development. ‘‘Weprovide highquality teachingand learning opportunities for our students as partofaschool communitythat maintainsthat family dimension so evident in rural communities. ‘‘Weencourage our children to be confident, curious and connected learners who graspthe Small class sizes opportunitiesofferedand challenges provided. ‘‘Weseek to makeapositive differencetoboth a child’s character development as wellastheir curriculum understanding.’’ The schoolhas arich long history itopened in 1901and continuesto be afocal point for the Fairton community. It is set on large spacious grounds and is equipped withmodern resources and facilities to aid educationalgrowth. Thereisalso aheated swimming poolonsite. Avan/shuttle service operates for transportingstudents from townto school. Any queries or requests to visit are most welcomeand can be made by contactingthe schoolofficeby email at office@fairton.school.nzor by phoneon03308 9205. Driving big rigs If it’sgot wheels, Christine Jones will drive it! Christine started her career in driver training at the YMCA in 1996and has worked hard to gain experienceand achieve her goalofbeing an independentcourseprovider for NZTA andITO IndustryAssessor. She is alicensed driving instructor and assessor,has national qualifications in adult education andTESOL,and is the owner/ operator of CJ’s Driving School. She has spent most of herlife driving all sorts of heavy vehicles from tractors and farm machinery to forklifts, trucks and buses. She is excited about training the next generationofdrivers andhelpingtoalleviate New Zealand’s huge skills shortage of qualified and professional heavyvehicle operators. on ONE •English •Maths •Geography The most important years are from three to six years. make these important years count; itwill pay off in the future Call Brenda today tobook your child’s tutoring for2020. There are limited spaces available in themornings and afternoons. Phone 307 8255 or 027 229 7540 It is important that children know the fundamentals of both mathand language. They needthe building blocks in place before theycan build on those skills,Brenda says. It's like bakingacake,before putting the icing on top. If childrendon’thave the basic skills theycan struggleatschool and have theirselfesteem and confidence plummet. Don’twait for this to happen.Give Brenda acall for achat and arrange atime to meet in person. Brenda can be contacted on 307 8255or027 229 7540. Support for adult learners AshburtonLearningCentre,centrally located at 71 Park Street in Ashburton, has staffavailable to assist you with yourlearning needswhether it’s for education,employment or social opportunities. We offersupporttopeople in need of helpwithdifferentlevels of literacy, numeracy and computing skills. Forthose looking to improve on basic English literacy (spelling and writing) and basic numeracy (maths) skills, our English for newcomers can help people seeking to improve their English language skills,either throughour English classes or by speakinginEnglish,and can open up further opportunities forhigher online study. Forpeople looking to gainNCEA literacyornumeracy creditslevel one or apprentices wanting support to do theirindividual qualifications, we can help. Ourdigital support can also help people looking to becomemore confidentcomputer users. All our courses are freetoNew Zealandresidents. TheAshburtonLearningCentre also offers driver licence support, classes in Te Reo Maori and foundation learningtosupport people lookingfor employment opportunities. To see whatwecan offer you check out our website at www. ashburtonlearningcentre.co.nzorget in touch withuson03308 5322. TUTORING with Brenda Fox Personalised learning to meet every child’s needs Individual programme using Montessori 2342087
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz Kindies extend thinking AshburtonKindergartens is agroupofwellestablished, not for profit, professional kindergartens basedinthe Ashburton community, offeringpreschool educationfor two to fiveyearolds. Thekindergartens Allenton, Tinwald Aubrey Mason, Hampstead, NetherbyMerle Leask and Thomas Street maintainahigh quality programme,which is taught by qualifiedand registered teachersinEarly ChildhoodEducation and supported by a managerand board. Theteachersextend your child’s thinking and choices throughindividual programme plansand provideaneducational environment and appropriate resourcesto supportyour child’s learning needs. Theprogrammeisbased on the early childhoodcurriculum Te Whaariki,an inclusiveapproach to achild’s development. Children benefit from the wealth of educationaland play resources, while in a safe and securepurposebuiltenvironment. We promote highself esteem and confidence for happy childrenbring happy parentsand families. All kindergartens areaccepting enrolments now and offer sessions of up to six hours aday, 30 hoursaweek,with no fees. Formoreinformation,ortoenrolyour child, contact your nearest kindergarten directly or calluson03308 3779. Mount Hutt’s key values We are all looking forward to meeting our new students and staff as they start at our Year713 school for 2021. It willbeexcitingtosee the summer projects thatour property staffhave been workinghard on, including several improvements to the school grounds for our students. Thekeystone to the Mount Hutt College way is our PRIDEvalues. Principal JackSaxonspoke to new entrants and parents whentheyvisited the school last November anddescribed our values as: We are passionate and take opportunities. We respectothers, care for others and be kindabove all else. We show integrity andhave the courage to standupfor those thatneedsupport. We celebrate diversity, we embrace difference and usethis to enrichour school. We strivefor excellence but recognise this looks different for each and everyoneof us. Adding to this in 2021 is an ‘Upstanders with Integrity’ focus. As 2020 ended our seniorstudents stepped forward to takeup2021 leadership positions and start preparations for 2021. There willbefurther opportunities early in 2021 forthem to continue this mahi, includingduring the first two days backat school for Years 1113 whenthey willbe preparingfor asuccessful 2021year. Interest hasbeen high in engagingwith peersupporttraining in particular. During 2020, despitethe unusualyear, there was successful community consultation, led by theschool’s board of trustees. The year2021 will see our schoolvision built fromthe inputofstudents, staff,parents andour widercommunity,and shapedinto our schooldirectionand developments. Training learner drivers L2D DrivingSchool traininginstructor Dave Campionhas more than50yearsof international drivingexperience. He has driven everythingfrom trucks, to tractors,farm machinery to motorbikes and, in his trustySuzukiSwift dual control car,is keentopass on his skills to learner drivers in the district. TheL2D DrivingSchool motto is teaching driving skills and road craft. Instruction is available to people at varying stages of their learning whetheritbe from beginner to advanced. Dave provides an initialassessmentand will designaprogramme to suit. Thelessons aregiveninthe Suzuki Swift which is amodern automatic vehicle. ‘‘Learning to driveinthe past, we were taught the basics starting,stopping,turning andhow to usethe handbrake, so Istart with themand move on fromthere,’’hesays. Students also learndefensive driving techniques along with hazardperception, hazard awareness andbeingaware of potential risks. If you are lookingwell ahead you are aware of what’s coming up, he says. Driving acar is easy, it’slearning theskills to seethe big picture and checking what other driversand roadusersare doing around you that’s the hard part, he says. Anyonewanting to bookanassessment or lookingfor more information can contact Daveon027 5437632, emailhim at dave. c@outlook.co.nz or checkout the L2D Driving School Facebook page. 2345675 EDUCATIONAL FEATURE Ashburton Courier, January 14, 2021 WhereChildren Learn ALL KINDERGARTENS COMMENCE ON TUESDAY,JANUARY 19, 2021 21 Up to 30 hours FREE ECE available at all kindergartens &nofees Enrolments from Monday, 18 January2021 Kindergartenstarts Tuesday, 19 January2021 •Allenton: 46 Allens Road.Phone 308 7896 •Aubrey Mason (Tinwald): 136 Thomson Street.Phone 308 4379 •Hampstead: 44 Cambridge Street.Phone 308 3954 •Merle Leask (Netherby): 34 Davis Cresent. Phone 308 3337 •ThomasStreet: 21 Thomas Street.Phone 308 9587 Contact: Kindergarten Association Manager Phone308 3779. Emailassociation@ashkindy.co.nz Visit: ashburtonkindergartens.org.nz Services offered: Ashburton Learning Centre ACE Provider of the Year 2018 Trust Power Community Awardee for BOOST 2018 NZQA Category One Provider Digital Literacy Individual support within a group class setting. Morning Evening Mondays 10:30am – 12:30pm - Wednesdays 9:00 – 11:00am 6:00 – 7:30 PM Workplace Literacy/Numeracy Support Work Readiness classes Health and Safety at Work Unit Standard 497 Apprenticeship Support Reader Writer Support Specific Learning Difficulty (SLD) Tutoring CV and job seekers support Driver’s Licence Support At no cost to NZ residents PELT (Prepaid English Language Tuition) Accredited PTE to deliver English tuition for Immigration NZ requirements ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) One-to-one classes at times to suit and group classes available. Small fee for non-residents Mondays Intermediate Level 7:00 – 8:30 PM Tuesdays Beginning Level 7:00 – 8:30 PM Advanced Level / Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 PM IELTS Preparation Fridays Intermediate Level 10:00 – 11:30 AM For inquiriesand more information, please contact: Phone : 03 3085322 Mobile:027226 9496 Email : adult.literacy@xtra.co.nz 71 Park Street, Ashburton(CnrHavelock Street, oldStJoseph’s School Bldg) 2346626 MountHuttCollege 2021 SENIORS -YEAR 11, 12, 13, 14 Make an appointmentfor Wed27 th January 12pm -4pm to choose or change subjects for2021 FIRSTAID COURSE -YEAR 12,13, 14 Monday25 th andTuesday26 th January FIRSTFULLDAY -YEAR 11, 12, 13, 14 Thursday28 th January It’s allhere! Contactoffice@mthutt.school.nz, (03) 302 8437 Te Kura oŌpuke YEAR 7, 8, 9, 10 ORIENTATION AND ACTIVITYFULL DAYS Year 7: Friday29 th January Year 8(new):Friday29 th January Year 9, 10 (new): Thursday28 th January SURF SAFE DAY-ALL YEAR 9 Friday29 th January Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohukoe, me he maungatete Seek the treasure youvalue most dearly, if you bow your head, let it be to alofty mountain Office open from Wednesday20 th January Timetable forall students starts Monday1 st February Formal welcome begins at 8.40am. Allparents arewelcome furtherdetails: www.mounthuttcollege.co.nz
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