Special Edition Newsletter October 9th , 2011

Adult Learners' Week - He Tangata Mtauranga 2011

What is Adult Learners Week?

Adult Learners' Week/He Tangata Mtauranga is a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) initiative supported by the Tertiary Education Commission, adult and community education providers at a local level and the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO. It was established in Aotearoa New Zealand in 1998 with the goal of raising the profile of adult learning. This year's celebration will be launched on Tuesday November 1 at Putiki Marae in Whanganui

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ALW Nomination Form

It is not too late to nominate a learner, tutor, group, or provider. Click here to download the nomination form. Or txt ALW Form to 0210700349 or email: countiesace@gmail.com

ADULT LEARNERS WEEK /HE TANGATA MTAURANGA AWARDS

One of the highlights of the week for Counties ACE Network is the presentation of a range of awards.The awards recognise and celebrate the full variety of contributors to adult learning, including the learners, educators and providers. Awards for Outstanding Adult Learner, Exceptional Learner and Innovative Provider will be awarded at our Appreciation Awards evening, Wednesday 2nd November 2011. This years guests include Joris de Bres (Human Rights Commissioner), Catherine Delahunty (MPGreen Party) and Jo Lake (CEO ACE Aotearoa). We look forward to sharing our special event with these guests, our learners, our tutors and our community.
'Man's mind stretched to a new idea never goes back to its original dimensions.' Oliver Wendell Holmes Jnr

Special Edition Newsletter Adults Learners Week, October 9th 2011

Fulton Swim School

Fulton Swim School is taking enrolments for Term 4 Swimming Lessons. Call 09 238 1841, fultonswimschool@gmail.com

Alpha-Cross
The first letter of each answer appears next to its clue in alphabetical order. All the first letters have been entered into the grid. Can you complete the puzzle?

RWC FACTS
New Zealand has long been famed for its iconic national rugby team, the All Blacks. Its appropriate that the Rugby World Cup is staged here. To get you in the mood for the grand finale, here are some fun facts about Rugby World Cup

The final, to be held in Labour Day long

Auckland, is scheduled for New Zealands weekend

Since its inception, the first

game of every world cup has been kicked off with the same whistle Find more puzzles at http://www.puzzlechoice.com/pc/Kids_Choicex.html

The whistle was first used in

a 1905 match between England and New Zealand the All Blacks won 15-0

Did you know ...

Some 40 countries also celebrate Adult Learners Week? Globally about 16% of people are unable to read or write

Puzzle Solution

For more information about courses in our area contact: Daryl Wood Coordinator Counties Area Community Education P: 027 6989 526 E: dwood.ace@gmail.com
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Tracey Gayner, STRIVE ACE Coordinator P: 021 0700349

Email: ace@strive.org.nz