Pegasus Post: July 06, 2023

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continuing education
Learn, Grow & Discover New Courses:
Upskill your life at Risingholme
Risingholme Learning is an Adult
Community Education (ACE) provider
which was established in 1944 to benefit
adult learners. By doing a Risingholme
Learning course you’ll expand your
knowledge, develop new skills, and
connect with like-minded people in your
community.
As winter sets in and term 3 is on the
horizon, it’s an ideal time to explore
something fresh with Risingholme. We are
delighted to introduce two new courses as
part of our diverse range of courses.
Nutrition for Health &
Wellbeing
Rebecca
dent, tutor
for nutrition
Health &
Wellbeing
We would like to introduce our newest
tutor, Rebecca Dent, along with her
engaging course, “Nutrition for Health &
Wellbeing.”
Over eight weeks, learners will gain an
understanding of nutrients in different
foods, how to make balanced meals and
use their new knowledge to plan personal
nutrition changes. Participants will
learn about a variety of topics, including
macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein,
and fat), micronutrients (vitamins and
minerals), hydration, metabolism, national
nutrition guidelines, meal planning,
supplements, deciphering nutrition
labels, debunking nutrition myths and
misinformation, body image, media
influence, intuitive eating, health at every
size, nutrition psychology, and goal setting.
You’ll also explore the relationship
between nutrition and multiple facets of
health, including physical, psychological,
social, cultural, and environmental aspects.
Additionally, special nutrition
circumstances such as allergies, plant-based
diets, and basic exercise nutrition will be
covered.
With her diverse background, Rebecca
has plenty of experience as a Peer tutor for
the Ara Human Nutrition students, teacher
aide, is currently on the Circotica Circus
School committee as their Health and
Safety committee member and has worked
in outdoor education.
Rebecca is equipped with a Bachelor of
Applied Science in Human Nutrition from
Ara Institute of Canterbury and possesses
an in-depth understanding of how nutrition
profoundly impacts overall wellbeing.
Join us for this fun 8-week course,
commencing on Wednesday 26th July,
6:00 to 8:00pm at Riccarton High. Gain the
knowledge and tools to nourish your body
and foster your overall wellbeing. Enrol
now via: www.risingholme.org.nz.
Interior Design – Home
Styling
nicky May,
tutor for
interior
design -
Home Styling
Now is the perfect time to revamp your
interior design and home styling to create
warm and inviting spaces. In this four-week
course, led by the talented tutor, Nicky
May, you will discover the magic of turning
ordinary spaces into extraordinary ones
that you’ll absolutely love. Learn to create
harmonious spaces that reflect your unique
style and personality. You’ll be trained in
the secrets of selecting the right colours
and artwork for your space, ensuring that
everything comes together in a delightful
and comfortable way.
This Interior Design and Home Styling
course is set to commence on Thursday
24th August, 6:30pm to 8:30pm at
Riccarton High School. Enrol now via:
www.risingholme.org.nz.
All our courses are face-to-face and
fun, and there are many benefits for
this method, such as improving learner
motivation and developing social skills,
building friendships, and networking.
If you’re interested in learning more
about our courses, workshops, or venue
hire, we encourage you to check out the
Risingholme Learning website or contact
our team directly.
Don’t miss out on our Term 3 Courses at
Risingholme Learning, most classes start
the week of Monday 24 July 2023. Check
individual course starting dates. We offer
Scholarships and are a provider on the
WINZ Course Participation Scheme.
Enrolling is easy - simply visit our
website at www.risingholme.org.
nz to browse our
courses and sign up.
Alternatively, you can
email us at
info@risingholme.
org.nz or give us a call
at (03) 332 7359 for
more information.
www.risingholme.org.nz