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COURSES & TUTORS
Democracy 101
PARLIAMENT 101 - Tutor: Tracey Martin
Find out about our system of government, what Parliament does, how we choose our members of Parliament, and how laws are made. Discover the important jobs people do in Parliament and what special rules, privileges, and powers apply.
Why is New Zealand considered one of the outstanding international examples of a democracy? Why do delegations from all over the world come to see our democracy in action? What countries have asked us to help them with their democracy?
Much parliamentary business is about making new laws and amending old laws. The House examines and amends bills (proposed laws) in several formal stages. Once a bill has passed through all its parliamentary stages it becomes an Act of Parliament, forming part of New Zealand’s law.
New Zealand has no single written constitution or any form of law that is higher than laws passed in Parliament. But how does a law get to be made? Who thinks them up? Who gets a say in what those laws are?
Join Tracey Martin MP, who states:
When I first went to parliament I discovered that hardly anyone in my community knew how laws were made and the House of Representatives worked – even me! But what I have come to learn is that we are one of the most respected democracies in the world. This course is not about any political party or their policies. This course is about our democracy and our parliament. I will be asking current MPs from the other three major parties, National, Labour and the Greens to attend at least one session during the course to answer questions – not about policy but about process. How did they get selected as a Candidate? How does their caucus decide on a position on a bill? How do they get a members bill into the ballot? How can they help their local community? How did they get selected as a Candidate? You may be interested in getting a law made, changed or even eliminated, so why not figure out the best way to do that, by the people who get to do it on a daily basis.
Up Cycle your Clothes
Upycle your Clothes. Tutor: Debbie Hodder
UPCYCLING! What the heck is that?
Upcycling is turning Old Clothes into New Fashion.
Upcycling is not recycling. We are not taking it back to its raw state and making something new (ie: melting down milk bottles to make a jacket). We are transforming existing garments into other garments. Do you have a favourite skirt that doesn’t fit any longer? We can breathe new life into it. Got a favourite garment from when you were a child? We could incorporate that into a wearable piece. Want to transform the beautiful fabric that was used in your wedding dress into something special that you can wear now (without looking like a bride)? We can do that.
Upcycling has many advantages:
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Cost effective
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Eco-factor
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Helps clear out your wardrobe of unwearable garments
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Makes it possible to enjoy sentimental pieces once more
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Create something unique and stand out from the crowd
Upcycling class will cover:
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Discussion of fabric quality and usability
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Basic construction and deconstruction techniques
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Discovering your own “style”
Upcycling class will require:
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Your own sewing machine
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Very basic sewing skills and the ability to turn on your own machine and sew a straight line
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An enthusiastic attitude
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A garment of your own that you would like to “revive” OR
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A garment from the Hospice or 2nd hand shop that catches your eye, but is not “quite right”
Class duration: 4 x 2hr classes
Class cost: $60* plus any extra expenses for trims/notions and/or a 2nd hand garment to work on if you don’t have anything at home. Recommended extra expenses to be less than $20.
*Cost subject to change depending on class numbers
You will leave with:
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New skills
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New ideas
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New friends
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New clothes (most likely to a value greater than or equal to the cost of the class)
Warning: Upcycling can become addictive, save money and make you look and feel fabulous!
Driving License Theory Test Practise
Driving License Theory Test Practise: Tutor Ben
Getting a Drivers License nowadays is both expensive and timeconsuming. The first part of gaining a license is successfully completing the Theory test. Adult and Teen Community Education has combined with The Haruru Makauru Trust to allow people without Licenses to practise the Theory test at Mahurangi College. Come in and practise on the Driver Test web site. This course is aimed at people who have difficulty accessing a computer in their home environment and for what ever reason need a little quiet time to practise the tests.
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Defensive Driving with Neil Collings
Defensive Driving Course - This course is for people on their learner or restricted license that would like to be saferdric=vers and at the same time reduce their time to get their full License. If you are on a full license and wish to enhance your driving skills you are also welcome.
It has 4 classroom sessions and one On Road session
Tutor Profile:
Neil Collings is a teacher at College and is also an Advanced Driving Instructor. Neil is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Driving Educators. Authorized by NZTA to undertake basic skills, restricted and full license tests for motorcycles. He has been teaching for over 20 years and combines t=his passion for teaching with his passion for driving. Neil provides lessons for many people in our local community for cars and motorcycles.
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Learn the Guitar!
Course: Beginner Guitar Tutor:Danny Crocome
Beginner Guitar will introduce new guitarists to the fundamentals of playing the instrument, including the following:
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Parts of the guitar
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Roles of the left and right hands
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Tuning the instrument
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Learning how to read chord diagrams
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Learning how to read tablature notation
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Building a repertoire of basic chords and strum patterns, in order to learn a number of well known popular songs
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All ages welcome to attend to the course. This course will cost $15.00 per session per student. This course will run for 4 weeks from 02/05/2015 to 23/05/2015
Tutor - Leiws Bostock
About Social Media for Business
Social media enables us to connect. We can use it connect to our closest friends and family, but we can also use it to connect to our customers and community. Social media has become a vital tool for any professional or business to build, market and promote their brand. This course seeks to empower you with hands on, practical experience using social media for business.
Learning objectives
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Gain an understanding of how to use social media for business.
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Be able to use social media to build, market and promote your brand.
Course costs: $79
The Media Studies department at Mahurangi College invites you to learn social media. Come join us in our Media room, where you will learn using our computers and Internet access. Your tutor will support you with step-by-step instructions. Follow your tutor’s lead on the data projector and screen. For more information, contact l.bostock@mahurangi.school.nz
About the Tutor
Lewis Bostock is currently a teacher of Media Studies and English at Mahurangi College. Last year, he was a teacher of Media Studies at Diocesan School for Girls. Prior to that, he worked at South Seas Film & Television School and Yoobee School of Design in digital marketing. At 21, he started his own business Bostock Media and freelanced as a web video producer for 5 years. He grew his business using social media, which led him to speaking opportunities at AUT University, Wellington Loop 2014, Orewa College 2014, Study Auckland 2013 and The New Zealand International Education Conference. He holds a BA in Media Studies from The University of Auckland and a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching from AUT University. Currently based in Auckland, New Zealand. Find out more about Lewis at mrbostock.com
