HUTT CITY COUNCIL NEWS RELEASE
22 July 2016

Tutors and students loving Libraries’ computer classes

Hutt City Libraries’ latest round of Stepping UP Computer Classes has proved to be a huge success with students and tutors.

Libraries Divisional Manager Sandra Mann said, “We’ve had an amazing turnout during term 2. More than 370 people have attended classes with almost all bursting at the seams.”

Libraries run the classes together with the 2020 Trust. Popular classes continue to be those that cover basic computer skills, MS Word and email, but there’s been a large increase in attendance at classes that extend beyond the basic skills such as digital photos and digital design. Feedback from students shows that they’re enjoying classes and developing confidence using computers.

One student said, “I thought I was too dumb to learn, but gave it a go and Honey made me feel so comfortable, I felt like I could conquer the world!"

A student at another class said, “Patrick is really awesome aye? He is such a clever man. He really knows his stuff and makes you feel just as clever as him.”

The tutors running the classes have also enjoyed their time.

Honey Robinson, who runs the classes at Stokes Valley and Taita libraries said, “Everything went well this term. It has been really great seeing the amount of people turning up and wanting to learn.”

Patrick Harlow runs the classes at the Wainuiomata and War Memorial libraries and says that “rather than being embarrassed to show their lack of skill, those who have difficulty learning are enjoying interactions with the more capable students who are more than happy to re-enforce their own learning by helping them. It has been a pleasure to see this natural community developing.”

Classes in term 3 will be available at Naenae, Petone, Taita, Wainuiomata and War Memorial Libraries and start back on Monday 25 July. Registrations are essential.

You can register at your local Hutt City library, by phoning 04 570 6633 or online atlibrary.huttcity.govt.nz.

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