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Treasures in our community learning on the job.

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Treasures in our community learning on the job.

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Sue and Islay learning and teaching (AKO) together as volunteers at Central Stories. On a mission to digitally catalogue 12,000 Central Otago taonga (treasures) of Central Otago.

Click here to check out Central Stories - https://centralstories.com/

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Whaea Jaki raising the mana in our community.

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Whaea Jaki raising the mana in our community.

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Taking opportunities to ako(teach and learn) whenever wherever they arise. Ngā mihi nui Jaki

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Devyn is on a mission to tautoko(support) young Mums in the Alexandra community.

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Devyn is on a mission to tautoko(support) young Mums in the Alexandra community.

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Filling a gap, Young Mums and their pēpē are invited to join the group, on Tuesday mornings, Room A at the Alexandra Community House.

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Ria passionate about supporting and caring for her clients.

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Ria passionate about supporting and caring for her clients.

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Ria works at Ranui Resthome and is learning about Dementia and care through online study and work experience.

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Presence: the art of taking notice and not missing out on moments and opportunities.

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Presence: the art of taking notice and not missing out on moments and opportunities.

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Heather from Central Otago REAP shares her inspiration this week from a book.

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Paddy our Central Otago REAP Drive My Life coordinator is now I- Endorsed.

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Paddy our Central Otago REAP Drive My Life coordinator is now I- Endorsed.

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Recent study in Christchurch has Paddy endorsed and ready with the team of mentors to support more people getting their drivers licence

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Going places and finding jobs

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Sarah is part of Choices Adult Learning at Central Otago REAP. It’s all about the choices you make.

Clcik here to find out more about Choices - https://www.coreap.org.nz/com-edu/course/choices-programme

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Anne delving into new online creative platform CANVA

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Anne delving into new online creative platform CANVA

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Canva is a multimedia design platform that is free to use, has amazing powers and even a bit of magic with AI helping you construct text to tell your story.

SuperGrans - click here to find out more

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/F3vxNW1mmR1eUrJt/

If you want to check out CANVA click the link - https://www.canva.com/

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A chef getting behind the wheel and driving her business by embracing learning opportunities.

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An entrepreneur chef on an adventure into the business world. Jess is in the process of building her dream kitchen on wheels. She starts a small business course tomorrow to help her on her journey.

Keep an eye out for The Rusty Petticoat on a road near you soon.

Jess is studying through Open Polytechnic NZ and looking to check out Digital Boost.

https://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/qualifications-and-courses/nz2454-new-zealand-certificate-in-business-introduction-to-small-business-level-3/

https://digitalboost.business.govt.nz/s/?language=en_NZ

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Annaliese sharing her learning why from the farm.

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Learning at Choices at Central Otago REAP, online with Pathways Awarua and Open Polytechnic.

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Learning to play guitar

Learning at home and online

Because she's always wanted to learn since she was young

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Bernice Lepper Manager of Central Otago REAP

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Learning stories from Bernie Lepper Manager at Central Otago REAP.

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Learning stories from Bernie Lepper Manager at Central Otago REAP.

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Find out more about the pounamu workshop and artist that Bernie talks about.

Te Kaha’s space: https://www.tekahapounamu.com

Want to find out more about Choice Theory watch this video https://youtu.be/qOp4Y2_g5ZI?si=lWG7KJvprq2YYlNh

or check out the William Glasser website.

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Elias Finance, Photography and Driving Freedom

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Elias Finance, Photography and Driving Freedom

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Inspired to learn.

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Leisa from Otago Enviroschools shares her learning ‘WHY’

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What are you learning?

Digital Skills on the laptop, Numeracy and Literacy on Pathways Awarua. Creating my CV and exploring a part-time job with my love of animals.

What motivates your learning (the WHY)?

It is being able to go to a safe group twice a week, get on with Pathways Awarua, and look forward to learning new things every time and lots of help if needed, nice people.

Describe where or how you are learning

I am learning heaps of different things at Choices, Central Otago REAP.

Click here to find out more about Pathways Awarua - Free online New Zealand learning platform for Adults

https://pathwaysawarua.com/

Click here for more information about Choices Adult Literacy and Numeracy program at Central Otago REAP https://www.coreap.org.nz/com-edu/course/choices-programme

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Sarah and Kate from Community Oral Health

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Sarah and Kate from Community Oral Health

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Check out more here https://www.southernhealth.nz/getting-help-you-need/dental-and-oral-health

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Ruth from Central Otago REAP - Passion is a motivation to learn 

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What is your learning?

Currently, I am an administrator and have always been interested in design, both graphic design & interior design. In 2020 I signed up for an Interior Design course with SIT. It was a two-year part-time course which I completed in 2022.

What motivates your learning (the WHY)?

I feel that if you have a passion for something you will do very well at it because you have a vested interest in it. Learning about things that you are particularly interested in is a big motivation for me.

Where/How are you learning?

This particular course was distance learning using computer & resources provided by SIT. My pottery I speak about is as part of a club and often I complete my pottery at home in my own space

For more information about design study at SIT

https://www.sit.ac.nz/Courses/Art-Design-Photography?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjww5u2BhDeARIsALBuLnOSBB39GbtRI1EPD69R0rtfCcywp6KzX9RjaZVBOe0DkBMTnK83PVIaAkTjEALw_wcB

Alexandra Pottery Club is based at Alexandra Community House Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/p/Alexandra-Pottery-Club-Otago-100095469366579/?paipv=0&eav=AfYsNfuo3vatfBhtFAPsiGajEHD_Wd4uTEOUtEyw_AKdG4ACFFZPOqozM1gRvUg0GHM&_rdr

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What are you learning?

My focus is I.T however at the moment I am learning more creative things like affinity designer.

What motivates your learning (the WHY)?

I want to express my creativity and learn new mediums to do that. I am learning I.T because I want to build and fix PCs for a living.

Describe where or how you are learning

I am learning to be creative at art group (creative well-being) on a Wednesday afternoon and online when I need to

I am also being creative with my Kete for like with mana ragatahi.

I am also studying an I.T course at open Polytech.

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Human engaged in Foundation Skills and Choices

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Human engaged in Foundation Skills and Choices

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What are you learning?

I am currently doing a foundation study course through Open Polytechnic to help me get levels 2 and 3 because I left school before getting them

What motivates your learning (the WHY)?

I require at least level 3 for an animal care or training course that I am considering doing next

Describe where or how you are learning

The courses are online through Open Polytechnic and most of the time I spend learning is at Choices on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Central Otago REAP.

Choices https://www.coreap.org.nz/com-edu/course/choices-programme

Open Polytechnic https://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/

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What are you learning?	I am currently doing a foundation study course through open polytechnic to help me get level 2 and 3 because I left school before getting them What motivates your learning (the WHY)?	I require at least level 3 for a animal care or training course that I am considering doing next  Describe where or how you are learning—this could be a class, a workshop, a book, or practice at home.	The courses are online through open poly and most of the time I spend learning is at Choices on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Central Otago REAP.

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What are you learning?

Open Polytechnic - ICT200 Computing Essentials

Choices -Reap

Communication and Teamwork

I am building my confidence and self-awareness of who I want to be and what I want to do.

I want to travel the world.

What motivates your learning (the WHY)?

Wanting a job that peaks my interest, makes me happy and comfortable.

Describe where or how you are learning

Central Otago REAP Choices, on my computer and open polytechnic. At home as much as I can.

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What are you learning? Open Polytechnic  ICT200 Computing Essentials What motivates your learning (the WHY)? Wanting a job Describe where or how you are learning—this could be a class, a workshop, a book, or practice at home. Reap Centre, on my computer. at home as much as I can

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Line Dancing in Alexandra Masonic Lodge 9am Wednesdays

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Pam's Line Dancing Wednesday morning at Masonic Lodge

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Pam's Line Dancing Wednesday morning at Masonic Lodge

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Pam Hughes from Central Otago Budgeting Services - Line Dancing for Fitness, Agility , Health and Connections

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On a journey to create my three generational cook book. Three women from my family, my maternal grandmother, my mother and myself. Our recipes and our stories accompanied by my poems.

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Jo from Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (NZ Correspondence School) shares her learning ‘WHY’

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Jo from Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (NZ Correspondence School) shares her learning ‘WHY’

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Capturing oral history with Central Stories

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Rose from Drive My Life, Central Otago REAP

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Rose on a creative journey.

Currently, online with Instagram looking towards joining Debbie Malcolm's workshops at Alexandra Community House.

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Smart Phone and Tablet learning through life

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Smart Phone and Tablet learning through life

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What are you learning?

I am learning how to use my smart device (tablet) I love learning and have taught adults and learnt as an adult all my life. Digital devices(tablets and phones) are challenging for me as I come in as an older person I realise I need to know and I am having fun.

Where/How are you learning?

I am learning in a small group of people with varying knowledge. The group discussions help me learn and we teach each other. We have a lovely patient tutor at Central Otago REAP.

Check here for courses at Central Otago REAP

https://www.coreap.org.nz/com-edu/categories

0800 267-327

admin@coreap.org.nz

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Sonia shares her motivation for upskilling in the digital world.

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Sonia Keogh from Central Otago REAP - learning through Digital Boost to support her online business.

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Sonia Keogh from Central Otago REAP - learning through Digital Boost to support her online business.

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Priya community connections for new Mums 

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Priya from Central Otago REAP shares her learning story becoming a new MUM and joining groups- Mums for Mums and Movers and Groovers Alexandra

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Julie from Central Otago REAP shares her learning 'WHY' starting a business for the first time.

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What is your learning?

I have never run a small business of this nature before, so I am learning all about business and accounting, as well as navigating the NZ dance community structure, plus familiarising myself with the NZ tax system/requirements as I have only lived here for 20 months and it's all new to me.

What motivates your learning?

Through dance, I have been able to bring the fun, fitness and friendship of dance classes to the children and adults of Central Otago. Seeing the joy that dance brings people and how it brings them together, is my 'why'. I firmly believe that dance is for everyone, so I’ve made it my mission to ensure my classes are inclusive, accommodating, positive and fun.

Where/How are you learning?

I’m learning ‘on the go’. I have sought out people in the know in the various fields associated with my work and I’m using them as mentors. I also make good use of internet resources and AI to streamline productivity for things like logo design, advertising and accounting procedures.

If you are interested in getting your groove on email Julie danceclub.alexandra@gmail.com

Or check out on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091061780313

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Te Reo - confidence in connecting  through Pepeha

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Te Reo - confidence in connecting  through Pepeha

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Emma from Central Otago REAP - Learning through Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Level 2 online. Building my knowledge and confidence to kōrero in Te Reo Māori.

A really good article from E-Tangata https://e-tangata.co.nz/reflections/pepeha-for-non-maori/