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Programme for the remainder of 2010

From April to December 2010

English for New Migrants

Three levels of provision are offered and taught by well-qualified and experienced ESOL tutors.

Each course provides conversational English with progressively more reading, writting, grammar and numeracy as people move through the three levels.

Course 1. ESOL Literacy and Numeracy Foundation Skills - Beginners

Days: Tuesday & Thursday, 9.30-11.30 am

Starts: Term 2: Tuesday, 20 April 2010

Term 3: Tuesday, 20 July 2010

Term 4: Tuesday, 12 October 2010

8 weeks, 16 sessions. Fee $ 120.00

Course 2. ESOL Literacy and Numeracy Foundation Skills - Elementary

Days: Tuesday & Friday, 12.15-2.15 pm

Starts: Term 2: Tuesday, 20 April 2010

Term 3: Tuesday, 20 July 2010

Term 4: Tuesday, 12 October 2010

8 weeks, 16 sessions. Fee $ 120.00

Course 3. ESOL Literacy and Numeracy Foundation Skills - Intermediate

Days: Monday & Wednesday, 9.30-11.30 am

Starts: Term 2: Wednesday, 19 April 2010

Term 3: Wednesday, 19 July 2010

Term 4: Wednesday, 11 October 2010

8 weeks, 16 sessions. Fee: $120.00

Course 4. ESOL Literacy and Numeracy Foundation Skills -

Reading & Writing

Days: Wednesday, 12 - 2.00pm

Starts: Term 2: Wednesday, 21 April 2010

Term 3: Wednesday, 21 July 2010

Term 4: Wednesday, 13 October 2010

8 sessions. Fee: $60.00

Driver Education

Course 8a & b.Learner Licence - Day and Evening courses

If you feel you need help to sit your Learner Licence or are driving without a licence, this course is designed for you. Class members will sit the test together at the end of the course. Fee: $ 45.00 6 weeks course

8a. Starts:Term 3: Monday 16 August 12.30-2.30 pm

Term 4: Monday 11 October 12.30-2.30 pm

8b. Starts: Term 2: Tuesday, 25 May 6.30 – 8.30pm

Term 3: Tuesday, 17 August 6.30 – 8.30pm

Term 4: Tuesday, 12 October 6.30 – 8.30pm

Course 6. Heavy Vehicle Theory (Class 2) Starts: To Be Advised

Do you want to drive a heavy vehicle but are put off by the theory test? The course will provide you with the information & skills to pass the test with ease.

Course 7a. Pass the Restricted Licence Test (Daytime or Evening)

A programme funded through the Road Safety Trust to assist people to obtain their restricted licence.The programme is made up of:

·One hour theory session when the first practical driving lesson is booked in.

·Up to two hours of practical driving tuition with a qualified, experienced driving instructor. Your driving will be assessed in the first lesson and a further driving lesson provided.

The course is open to people who have held a learner licence for 5 months or more, have some practical driving experience but would benefit from professional driving instruction.

7a. Starts: Term 2: Friday 28 May Time 1.00 to 2.00pm. Fee: $70

Term 3: Friday 28 August Time 1.00 to 2.00pm. Fee: TBA

Term 4: Friday 19 November Time 1.00 to 2.00pm. Fee: TBA

7b Starts: Term 2: Wed 23 June Time 6.30 to 7.30pm Fee: $ 70

Term 3: Wed 15 September Time 6.30 to 7.30pm Fee: TBA

Term 4: Wed 24 November Time 6.30 to 7.30pm Fee: TBA

Course 8. Streettalk - Defence Driving

This time-reduction course will allow you to sit your full licence sooner.

4 theory sessions and 1 hour practical driving. Course includes a certificate on completion and can be done in conjunction with Unit Standards.

Starts: 17 May ; 26 July; 22 November 2010

Time: 6.30-8.30pm Fee:$ 175.00

Personal Development

Course 10. Practical Parenting with Miriam De Jong

Based on the P5 programme. Explores parenting issues, make informed and responsible decisions about your children’s behaviour and enjoy parenting.

Term 2: Thursday, 13 May , 12.30-2.30 pm, 8 wks

Term 4: Thursday, 21 October

Fee: $40.00

Course 10a Esteem & Personal Development for Women

Term 2: Wednesday, 5 May, 12.30-2.30 pm, 8 wks Term 3: Wednesday, 4 August

Term 4: Wednesday, 20 October

Fee: $40.00

Course 11. Being the Mother You Want to Be (daytime or evening)

For mothers concerned about their stress and anger and the risk of taking it out on their children. This supportive group will cover: the purpose of anger, tension build-up and early warning signs, reasonable beliefs and training for new ways of handling anger.

Day & Evening Class

Term 2: Starts: Wednesday 12 May 7 -9.30 (Evening Class) Friday, 14 May 9.15-11.45 8wks(Daytime Class)

Fee: $40 (negotiable)

The Parent Trust runs the above course.

To enrol: Ph: 376 0400 Childminding Ph: 837 1471

Safety, Health and Fitness

Course 12. First Aid for Home & Work Place

A two-day certificate course covering emergency First Aid, including scene assessment management, control of bleeding, shock, fractures and dislocations, soft tissue injuries, poisoning and CPR. Approved by OSH as the minimum qualification for the workplace

Two-day workshop.

Term 2: Monday 10 &17 May, 9.00-4.00 pm

Term 3: Monday 26 July & 2 August

Term 4: Monday 22 & 29 November

Fee: $ 120.00

Venue: WEA

Course 13. First Aid Refresher for Home & Work Place

For those who have completed the Workplace First Aid course , and are looking to renew their certificate. Current certificate to be no more than 27 months old.

Term 4: Monday 9 August, 9.00-4.00 pm

Fee: $ 80.00

Venue: WEA

Course 14. Gentle Yoga

Enjoy gaining health of body and mind through gentle stretching exercises.Suitable for all ages.

Term 2: Starts: Thurs, 13 May, 10-11.30 am, 8 wks

Fee: $ 60.00

Venue: Corban Estate, Henderson

SORRY CLASS NOW FULL

Te Reo and Treaty of Waitangi

Course 18. Treaty of Waitangi Workshop

Do you want to learn more about the Treaty and be able to ask questions in a friendly non-threatening environment?

If so you will enjoy this two day workshop that will cover:

§ Historical background to the signing

§ The Treaty-preamble, the articles, similarities and differences between the Maori & English versions.

§ The history since 1840.

§ The impact of legislation and Government action

§ Reflection and implications of the Treaty on community groups and organisations.

§ Where to from here.

Term 3: Wednesday, 15 & 22 September, 9.00am – 3.00pm

Fee:$ 60.00

Venue: WEA

NEW COURSE

Stitch by Stitch

Sewing opens up a world of opportunities and possibilities for expressing your creative side. Whether sewing for practical reasons or as an art form, it should always be a rewarding, postive experience. There are so many directions you can then go with your new skill.

Dates: To be advised

2 weeks, 4 sessions, 12 hour in total Fee $ 100.00

Using an industrial sewing machine for hobby, family or employment

Book Discussion Scheme

The FWEA has more than 150 book groups around New Zealand offering a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books plus notes on each book to assist discussion.

If you would like more information on how to join or set up a new group please contact:

WEA (09) 837 1471

Sustainable Living Programme

Ready to help change your world?

Learn through community education how you can save money, have a healthier home and reduce your carbon emissions, withthe Sustainable Living Programme.

Independent, practical information on gardening, electiricty savings, new shopping and travel choices, warmer houses and waste reduction.

Start making a difference here.

If you would like to send us your email address, we will add your name to our database, and we will sentdyou notification of further conservation and environmental workshops.

see Contact us: waitakere.wea@xtra.co.nz