YOUNG MUMS PROGRAMME IN WINTON

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COMPUTERS IN HOMES
PROGRAMME
Southern REAP Inc. are
currently offering “Computers
in Homes” programmes across
Southland.
This involves a 20 hour training
programme for a parent, and
on completion of the training
you will receive a COMPUTER
TO KEEP and SUBSIDISED
internet for a year in your home.
This is a fantastic opportunity
for families to become
connected!
**Criteria to be involved:
• The family does not already
have a computer for the
childrens learning in the home
(work
computers, tablets &
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iPad’s are okay).
• There is a school aged child
living in the home.
•A $50 course contribution
required (this can be paid in
instalments).
If this is something you or your
school would like to be involved
with please contact us on
03 236 6008.
Amanda Keen
Computers in Homes
Regional Co-ordinator
amanda@reap.co.nz
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WINTON SKATEPARK - ITS ALL GO.
Southern REAP often supports
initiatives which come from a strong
community need. Two that spring
to mind are the Winton Community
Worker position and currently
the Winton Skate Park Project.
Both of these are very worthwhile
and satisfying projects which
enhances the community in very
different ways.
A ‘community needs analysis
survey’ undertaken by the Winton
Community
Worker in 2009
identified a Skate Park as a high
priority.
It has taken years of coordination and
hours of fundraising but the Winton
Skate Park is finally coming to fruition.
The Winton Community Board/
Southland District Council has
donated the land for the facility
beside the John Street playground,
official resource consent has been
approved by Southland District
Council and the Skate Park builder
engaged for a construction start date
of February 2017.
The consultation indicated that
there were no facilities of this
nature in the Central Southland
area, therefore this project would
fill a gap in this region in terms of
facilities and will meet the needs of
not only youth but entire families.
Southern REAP became involved in
2012.
The project focuses on the
development of a multi-user
multi-purpose skate park that
encompasses the vision of the
Winton Skate Park Trust, the
Steering Committee, and key
Stakeholders, Winton Community
Board, Southland District Council
and the Youth of Central Southland
and surrounding areas.
The images featured are proposed visuals
of the Winton Skate Park.
We look forward to the construction
phase and perhaps a little less
fundraising!
Onwards and Upwards..
Dawn Brocks
Manager Southern REAP
Winton Skate Park Trust
Chairperson
dawn@reap.co.nz
FREE RESOURCE IDEAS
Did you know you can access
FREE Ministry of Education
resources for the following
licensed centres?
WHAT’S ON?
Check out the
back pages of this
newsletter for
upcoming classes
in 2016 around
Southland!
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Early Childhood Centres
Kindergartens
Home-based providers
Playgroups
Playcentres
Other Service Providers
Childcare Centres
To find out more call
0800 660 662
KAHURANGI NZ MAORI
DANCE THEATRE
Southern REAP are proud
to present the Kahurangi
NZ Maori Dance Theatre
Maori & Pacific Myths &
Tribal Legends as told
in the form of dance.
They are coming down in
November, thank you to
all the schools that have
express
their
interest.
We look forward to seeing
them across rural Southland,
performing and working
alongside students.
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HEATHLINE
This is another great service,
free telephone health advice
for N.Z families.
Registered nurses can help
with concerns and queries 24
hrs on 0800 611 116.
ALTERNATIVE
EDUCATION GORE
Year 11 students, Jayden and Jesse both
attained the Numeracy and Literacy
Packages worth 10 credits each through
Te Kura.
They worked extremely hard and are very
proud of their achievements.
They both have less than 20 credits to
achieve by the end of the year to attain
NCEA Level One.
We have been focusing on getting fit for
the Routeburn Track, as the students will
attempt to conquer this in Term Four.
Both centres meet regularly to join forces
to exercise and enjoy the Southland
sunshine.
A variety of tracks have been tackled such
as Edenview, Dolomore Park and the Bluff
Hill. Gore Alternative Education have
been under the guidance of ‘Geocaching
- the world’s largest treasure hunt”. It is
a fun way to also get some fitness done,
the kids enjoy the challenge of finding the
spot.
Denise Fodie
Alternative Education
denise@reap.co.nz
PLUNKET PURELY PHYSICAL
Purely
PHYSICAL
Plunket Purely Physical is
a
preschool
movement
programme through Central
Southland Plunket. Supported
initially by Southern REAPs
experienced E.C teachers with
equipment borrowed from our
wonderful Toy library.
Now they have purchased
some cool equipment of their
own and are busily running
two sessions each Monday
during school terms.
Active movement and play
are wonderful opportunities
to move and enhance
physical ability, but equally as
important is the opportunity
to demonstrate and inspire
confidence.
Well Child Health Service –
B 4 School Check.
Great Trips and Experiences
for Early Childhood Centres.
Don’t forget once your child is
four years of age they can access
this free service.
We are always being asked for
ideas about where people can
take their E.C groups of children.
It provides a comprehensive
assessment of your child and
their health and wellbeing, vision
and hearing checks, oral health
and gives you an opportunity to
ask questions of a qualified health
professional in a supportive and
non-judgemental atmosphere.
If you had a neat experience
somewhere and would like
to share a wee story and or
photos, please forward them
to us katrina@reap.co.nz or
amanda@reap.co.nz Let us know
if we can share it on our facebook
page too.
Make sure all is well as your
child begins to look forward to
starting school. Please speak to
the visiting Public Health Nurse
at your Early Childhood Centre or
contact:
If you have an idea for an Early
Childhood experience or see a
need within your Community,
contact us for a chat.
Well Child Service at Southland
Hospital 03 21 81 949.
More info is at Southland DHB
The sessions they run will be
exploration based where your
children will have the time and
space to develop and enhance
fundamental movement skills,
creating the foundations for a
life long love for movement.
wwwsdhb.govt.nz
We may be able to provide
support to make it happen
– give us a call or email
katrina@reap.co.nz
or
maree@reap.co.nz
As always thank you all for your
warm welcome as we come into
your Centres.
Enjoy the spring sunshine and
we look forward to seeing your
Tamariki over the next two terms.
Check out their facebook page
and enrol for next term as
numbers are limited.
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We are never too
old to play!
Maree Day
Early Childhood Coordinator
maree@reap.co.nz
WHAT’S ON?
You can register on our home
page to receive our current
courses automatically through
email.
www.reap.co.nz
And... follow us on Facebook
for the most up-to-date
information on what’s
running in your area.
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PARENTING ISSUES
Are you dealing with some
tricky parenting issues?
Check out NZ’s own
super-granny for strategies
that work well and establish
firm and loving boundaries
while retaining your sanity
and a sense of humour.
Please go the the website:
http://www.kiwifamilies.
co.nz/blog /diane-lev ysuper-granny/
We also recommend her
book, ‘Of course I love you
know go to your room.’
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G.A.T.E - YOUNG SCIENTISTS
A wide range of GATE
initiatives have been held
during Term 3
Students have a varied range
of learning experiences
from extracting DNA to
preparing for SMAC Maths,
to creating their own Art
Masterpiece.
We are very fortunate to
have the support of a wide
range of tutors who enjoy
working with students
who are passionate about
learning.
We are very appreciative
of the Community Trust
of Southland who provide
support funding for these
programmes to make them
accessible to schools.
Kate McRae
Schools Manager
kate@reap.co.nz
NEW RESOURCES
Three new books have recently been added to our
Resource Library.
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They are all very easy to read and are packed
with practical and positive parenting advice.
If you are interested in borrowing one of these books for your
centre, please phone the
REAP Early Childhood Team on 03 236 6008.
CLASS #2554 BEGINNERS FLAX WEAVING
CLASS # NCEA 4 U - Parents and Caregivers
In this six week beginners flax weaving course, learn
how to create:
NCEA 4 U
Parents and Caregivers
www.reap.co.nz
Flax Weaving
www.reap.co.nz
With
Kay Lawton
u a putiputi (Flower),
u 2 cornered kete (Basket),
Do you have gaps in your NCEA
Qualification you would like to fill?
u 4 cornered kete (Basket) and then
u complete your creations.
We offer options in Winton and Gore for
parents and caregivers (over 18), to study
in a relaxed environment allowing you to
obtain Level 1, 2 or 3 NCEA credits.
Learn the kaupapa (rules) of harakeke (flax) and
gain confidence whilst completing your own flax
woven product, sharing knowledge in a relaxed
environment.
Classes run during the school term, with a
crèche provided during the class.
Made possible with funding from
20, 27 OCT & 3, 10,
17, 24 NOV
Classes run during
the school terms
$20 each term
6pm - 8pm
$20 for the six lessons
Southern REAP GORE
Community Room
6 Fairfield Street
GORE
Salvation Army
Lounge
7 Dejoux Rd
WINTON
Calvin Community
Church
25 Robertson St
GORE
For more information,
to enrolyour
or interest
For more information,
to enrol or register
register
your interest
in this class
please
in this
class please
phone Tracey
or Lynley
onphone
Louise or Amanda on
0800 111 117
or 03
236
6008
0800
111
117
or 03 236 6008
For more information about NCEA 4 U please phone
• Janine03 236 6008 - WINTON
• Jonelle03 208 0614 - GORE
Southern REAP Inc
Southern REAP Inc
enquiries@reap.co.nz
Resource Return Reminder
enquiries@reap.co.nz
Please mark the date on your calendar now!
Friday 25 NOVEMBER
The last day for Early Childhood Resource Returns.
FRIDAY
25
NOVEMBER
We know we have a beautiful selection of treasure in our “library”
but returning your borrowings in time allows us to do a full and
accurate stock take before the end of the year.
We thank you - in advance, for your cooperation getting these
resources back to us by Friday 25 November!
Our resource library is open again in Term One 2017.