Mangere East Community Learning Centre
LATEST NEWS:
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE CENTRE:
MANGERE EAST OSCAR PROGRAMMES:
Enrol your child now - a few spaces are available in our exciting After School, and Before School Programmes.
Low fees. CYF approved. OSCAR/WINZ fees subsidies are available.
Free bus service to & from local schools, stimulating activities, fun games & sports, nutrious snacks, and homework support offered.
Holiday Programmes every school holidays from 8am - 5.30pm
Talk to Maia or Fiona now: Ph 275-6161, or pop in anytime between 9am & 5.30pm week days.
2012 ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES AT THE CENTRE
Our 2012 adult education classes are up and running - you can join in most of them at anytime. And most are free!
Managing your money: If you want free & friendly help with household budgeting - we offer a new 17 week course with MIT Tutor, Fololi Lologa-Iosua every Wednesday & Friday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Enquire at the Centre office, 372 Massey Rd, Mangere East .
Learning language & maths through Cooking: every Wednesday & Friday from 9.30am to 12.30pm with MIT tutor Margaret James. FREE tuition, $3 contribution to materials.
To join our free English [ESOL] classes, meet our tutor (Jan Lambert) on Tuesdays, Thursdays. Three levels: Beginners level 1 from 9am - 11am, New Beginners from 11.10am to 1.10pm, Absolute Beginners from 1.30pm to 2.30pm and also on Fridays from 9am to 11am. [In partnership with English Language Partners - South Auckland]
You can also join these FREE classes:
Spanish language - Tuesdays 6pm
Te Reo (Maori Language & culture) - Tuesdays 6pm
Driving Theory - Mondays & Thursdays 6pm (Learners License Theory)
Tai Chi - low impact movement: Tuesdays 12.30pm
Fitness - Shadow boxing: Thursdays 6pm (koha)
Niuean language - Tuesdays 6pm
Cook Island Maori language - Thursdays 6pm
SmokeFree 15 Minute Clinic: Wednesdays from 9am to 12 noon.
... and our range of famous Parenting courses too:
Positive Parenting Skills: Thursdays 10am - 12.30pm, or 6 - 8pm. FREE
SKIP sessions with Ohomairangi Trust: "Enjoy your kids - be a great parent!"
'Let's Play' sessions: children learning through play with caregivers. Thursdays from 10am - 12 noon during SKIP programe. FREE.
'Hoki Ki Te Rito' - Parenting for mothers, fathers & couples. FREE one day per week intensive parenting programme for parents & their pre-schoolers. Mondays 9.30am to 2.30pm. FREE day car, lunch, morning & afternoon teas & transport. 14 week course.
'Incredible Years' parenting skills for positive relationships. Tues or Thurs 9.15am to 12pm, or Weds evenings. Contact Ohomairangi Trust Ph: 2630798, or Glenis 021-08118879 for this FREE 14 week course & future workshops.
NEW!! Ante-Natal Classes: 'Mellow Bumps" from 12.30pm to 2.30pm Wednesdays. FREE. Ph 263-0798 or 275-6161.
Samoan Playgroup Auga o Aute on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 12.30pm to 4.30pm, and Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9.30am to 1.30pm. Ph Faimai at Ph 256-0900 or 021-02700362.
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Get ready for the MANGERE EAST CULTURAL FESTIVAL in March 2013!
18 local cultural groups performed in the 2012 MANGERE EAST CULTURAL FESTIVALS IN MARCH IN THE MANGERE EAST VILLAGE GREEN (next to the Library)
Sharing & showcasing our exciting local talents and cultures.
Over 16 different local cultural groups performed in the 2011 Mangere East Cultural Festival, in the packed-out Library (instead of the Village Green - we didn't let a little torential downpour put us off!) Speakers included Race Relations commissioner Joris De Bres, lMangere MP Sua William Sio, and local Auckland Council rep Peter Skelton.
Contact Hone at the centre if you want to be involved in the 2013 Festival: 275-6161 or honefowler@hotmail.com
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MANGERE EAST 2012 XMAS FESTIVAL on SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER, in the 'Village Green' next to the Library.
The Mangere East Community Learning Centre hosted the 2011 Xmas festival at the Mangere East 'Village Green' again this summer. Thanks to all who helped make it a great day: especially the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board, the Mangere East Library, Mangere East Business Assoc, Ohomairangi Trust, STRIVE, Mangere Arts Centre, Maori Wardens, Auckland Council Events, and all our talented performers, speakers, volunteers, stalls, & sponsors.
We are gearing up for a bigger & better celebration this year, on Sat 1 December!
If you wish to participate in the 2012 Cultural Festival and Xmas Festival, contact the organiser Hone at Ph 2756161 or at honefowler@hotmail.com
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