Classes
Our entire Mangere East Literacy class receives the "Outstanding Adult Learners" Award at the annual Adult Learners Week ceremony at Aorere College last year. ACE coordinator Pam Peters makes the announcement.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00am-11am (High beginners level 1), and 11.10am-1.10pm (absolute beginners), 1.30pm - 2.20pm (Pre-lit) FREE. Also Fridays from 9 - 11am
Adult Literacy & Numeracy: FREE friendly help with reading & writing & numbers with MIT tutors: Wednesdays & Fridays from 9am-12.30pm.
Te Reo (Maori Language) Tuesdays 6pm. FREE
Kapahaka: 'Nga Mere Pounamu' (Maori Cultural Performance group) Tuesdays from 7.30pm. New members welcome. FREE
Driving License Theory: Mondays & Thursdays from 6pm-8pm for up to 3 weeks. FREE tuition. $30 materials.
Test fee extra.
Tai Chi - low impact movement: Tuesdays 12.30pm-1.30pm with Koia. FREE
Tai Chi in the shade Literacy class prize giving
Fitness classes: Thursdays 6pm
St John (Ambulance) Youth Division: 6pm Tuesdays (Contact Leslie Ph: 278-2225) New members welcome (Now at Mangere Community House, Robertson Rd).
Before & After School Care, Homework Centre, and Holiday Programmes: Low fees. CYF approved-WINZ/OSCAR fee subsidy available. FREE BUS to & from local schools.
Positive Parenting Skills: FREE SKIP sessions with Ohomairangi Trust, for parents of children under 5yrs. Thursdays from 10am - midday or 6-8pm. FREE play group & refreshments. Contact our SKIP Coordinator, Tarisi on 021-2799299 or ring: 275-6161. Enjoy your kids - be a great parent!
Parenting for Mothers: 'Hoki Ki Te Rito' - FREE one day per week (Mondays 9.30am -2.30pm) intensive parenting programme for mothers & their pre-schoolers. Free day care, lunch, morning & afternoon tea & transport if necessary. 14 week course. Ring organiser: 275-6161.
'Let's Play!' sessions - children learning through play with caregivers. Thursday mornings from 10am. FREE
Fathers Parenting Course: FREE two hours workshops for 4 weeks. Ring: 275-6161.
'Incredible Years': Parenting skills for positive family relationships. Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9.15am-11.45am. Contact Glenis 021-08118879 for this FREE 14 week course & future workshops.
'Early Bird' parent training for families with children on the autistic spectrum under 5 years. FREE weekly Saturday sessions. Contact Ohomairamgi Ph: 2673-0798
Postive Parenting stall during "Toddlers Day Out Festival", Manukau.
First Aid: Saturdays 8am-4pm, low cost one day certified course - no written tests. One day refresher classes also. OSH & Ministry of Education approved, NZQA standards. Coffee/tea provided-bring lunch. Enrol now for next course!
Samoan Language 3:30pm Wednesdays & Thursdays for children 5-9 years. Ring Faimai (Samoa Atia'e): Ph 256-0900 or 279-8830, or 021-2513305.
Cook Island Dance: Fridays from 6pm (Free)
Fijian Language for beginners every Saturday from 3pm to 5pm (To be confirmed for 2012). FREE
Niuean Language: Tuesdays 6pm - 8p. FREE
Spanish lanuage for beginners: Mondays 7.30pm (Beginners & intermediate levels) FREE
French language: (To be confirmed for 2012): Ph 2756161
We also offer the following services:
Visitors Bus Service to Waikeria Prison on the last Sunday of each month - except for special Xmas trip. Pick ups on the way: City, Otahuhu, Mangere, Otara, Manurewa etc. Book your seat: Ph 09-2756161. Only $10 return. In partnershihp with Prisoners Aid (PARS).
Bus Charters for community, schools, sports groups etc (45, 33 or 15 seat quality coaches available at reasonable rates).
Venue hire for meetings, socials, birthdays, seminars, family group conferences, reunions etc. Reasonable rates. Enclosed court yard & playground. Wheelchair access. Kitchens with each room.
Fax, Photocopying & Laminating services.
