http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php/category/home/ The Pasifika Education Centre (PEC) formerly known as PIERC Education have been advocating for educational success and the preservation of Pacific cultural en brad@adrenalingroup.com Copyright 2010 2010-08-17T21:20:09+00:00 http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/teacher_vacancies/ http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/teacher_vacancies/#When:21:20:09Z {summary}Ministry of Education, Rarotonga, Cook IslandsThe Ministry of Education is looking for qualified and experienced professionals with relevant qualifications who are highly motivated, innovative and creative to lead our Learning & Teaching programmes by supporting teachers in schools. These people will be able to demonstrate theoretical and practical strengths in at least two of the following:• Effective Pedagogy• Best teaching practice• Classroom management• Teaching and LearningThe emphasis of these positions is on holistic teacher and programme development; however it would also be an advantage if each Learning & Teaching Advisor could also provide support in one of: Social Science, Health and Wellbeing or the Arts Successful candidates must be prepared to work in schools and travel to the Outer Islands. For further information and an application pack, please contact John Teao at: jteao@education.gov.ck or Tere Utanga at: tere@education.gov.ck or Phone 29357/Fax 28357 Completed applications should be sent toSharyn PaioSecretary of Education PO Box 97RarotongaEmail: spaio@education.gov.ckApplications close on Monday 6th September, 2010.   Tereora College, Rarotonga, Cook Islands Accounting/Economics; Media Studies; Tourism (3 positions)A Year 9-13 co-educational state school offering Level 1-3 qualifications on the NZ NQF. Preference will be given to teachers with NCEA and standards based assessment experience in the stated curriculum areas. All applications will be considered, please state supporting subjects. Tereora College, Rarotonga, Cook Islands HOD Learning Support (1 position)Applicants for the position of HOD Learning Support will require experience in identifying, implementing and managing programs for students with diverse learning needs including literacy/numeracy learning strategies in a bilingual context. Titikaveka College, Rarotonga, Cook IslandsHOD Mathematics (1 position)A Year 7-11 co-educational State school offering Level 1 qualifications on the NZ NQF. Preference will be given to a teacher with NCEA and standards based assessment experience with the opportunity of assuming senior management role. These contract position is based on the Cook Islands teachers’ salary scale with allowances. Position commences in January, 2011.Applications for the above positions close 6th September, 2010. Please include CV with evidence of qualifications, teacher registration and names and contact details of 3 referees sent to: The Secretary of Education, P O Box 97, Ministry of Education, Rarotonga, Cook Islands; phone(682) 29357, fax (682) 28357. For further information contact John Teao, HR Advisor, email: jteao@education.gov.ck or Tere Utanga, email: tere@education.gov.ck     Community Notices 2010-08-17T21:20:09+00:00 http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/category_home/ http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/category_home/#When:01:03:13Z {summary}Pasifika Education Centre is pleased to offer FREE Computer and English Language courses for Pacific Island Adults. Certificate in Computing LEVEL 2Certificate in Computing LEVEL 3 Both Courses start Monday 16th August and run for 18 weeks. Flexible study options - Classes are held Mondays to Thursdays and students can choose to enrol into afternoon classes (12:00pm - 2:00pm) or evening classes (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Certificate in Speaking and Living English LEVEL 3 This course begins Tuesday 9th August and runs for 18 weeks. Classes are held twice a week - Tuesdays and Thursday mornings 9:30am - 12:30pm. This week signals the beginning of the second semester for most of our Pacific Language classes. For those students from our First Semester classes who wish to gain more experience, proficiency and confidence in that same class, please feel free to re-join that class. For those of our First Semester students who discussed with their tutors and came to a mutual agreement to advance to the next level, please follow the link below to find more details of Classroom Locations and Times. For Brand New Students who wish to enrol with PEC you can enrol on the first night at the class. If you need more guidance please phone the Main Office on 260 4042 Please click this link for Class Locations, Dates and Times If you live near any of these centres: New Lynn (West Auckland) Mt Albert - Pt Chevalier (Central Auckland) and Glen Innes (East Auckland) and would like to learn Fijian Language - please email selwyn@pec.ac.nz We have classes ready to go but still need to fill a few more places.  Fale News - First Edition for 2010 available for download Click here to download the first of our quarterly Newsletters for 2010. Join us as we go on the road to visit former PEC students in their new careers. Read about what's new at PEC.   2010-08-06T01:03:13+00:00 http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/community_language_and_culture_classes_starting_up/ http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/community_language_and_culture_classes_starting_up/#When:23:18:45Z {summary}When Pasifika Education Centre (formerly known as PIERC Education) was established in 1975, a mandate was issued by the Government of the day wherein PEC was to preserve, maintain and promote indigenous Pacific Languages. Now, 34 years later, Pasifika Education Centre are proud to still be here offering FREE Pacific Language and Culture classes to the Adult Community. New Zealand is increasingly becoming a more multicultural city so the knowledge of a Pacific language allows one to be more welcoming of other peoples and cultures. Our classes are free, taught by well qualified and experienced tutors and are held in various community centres around Auckland. If you are over the age of 16 we invite you to find a suitable class and join!! Unless stated ALL classes begin in the week starting Monday July 19 2010 Beginners Level West Auckland - Glen Eden PIC Church Hall19 West Coast Road, Glen Eden (White church at roundabout opp Foodtown)Wednesday Nights 6pm to 8pm Tutor: Starsky Akeripa South Auckland - Otahuhu Town Hall and Community CentreLower Conference Room10 High St, OtahuhuWednesday Nights 6pm to 8 pmTutor - Vavao Leaupepe Intermediate Level  West Auckland - Glen Eden PIC Church Hall19 West Coast Road, Glen Eden (White church at roundabout opp Foodtown)Tuesday  Nights 6pm to 8pm Tutor: Flo Robertson-Lealiifano South Auckland - Pasifika Education CentreUnit 4/17 Lambie Drive, ManukauWednesday Nights 6pm to 8 pm Tutor - Livigisitone Fiavaai  Advanced Level - O le vasega mo le aganu'u ma le gagana fa'afailauga South Auckland - Pasifika Education CentreUnit 4/17 Lambie Drive, ManukauFriday Nights 6pm to 8 pm Tutor - Tofaeono Tavale Tanuvasa  Beginners Level - Starts Monday August 2nd 2010 Central Auckland - Mt Roskill War Memorial HallAnzac Room13 May Rd, Mt RoskillMonday Nights 6:30pm to 8:30 pm Tutor - Lolohea Tupouniua Intermediate Level - Starts Monday August 2nd 2010 Central Auckland - Mt Roskill War Memorial HallAnzac Room13 May Rd, Mt RoskillMonday Nights 6:30pm to 8:30 pm Tutor - Sione Ahomana Beginners Level South Auckland - Mangere East Community Centre372 Massey Rd, Mangere East (Behind Library)Tuesday Nights 6pm to 8 pm Tutor - Mele Nemaia Intermediate Level South Auckland - Mangere East Community Centre372 Massey Rd, Mangere East (Behind Library)Tuesday Nights 6pm to 8 pm Tutor - Malama Fotuaga Beginners Level South Auckland - Mangere East Community Centre372 Massey Rd, Mangere East (Behind Library)Saturday Afternoons 3-5pmTutor - Tarisi Vunidilo Advanced Level To be confirmed Beginners Level West Auckland - Nor Western Cook Island Early Childhood Centre4 Ranui Station Rd, RanuiThursday Evenings 6-8pmTutor - Taokia Gill Intermediate Level West Auckland - Nor Western Cook Island Early Childhood Centre4 Ranui Station Rd, RanuiThursday Evenings 6-8pmTutor - Peggy Heather South Auckland classes to be confirmed. Please enquire!! For more information about any of these classes, phone 260 4042 and ask for Selwyn or email selwyn@pec.ac.nz. Community Education 2010-07-19T23:18:45+00:00 http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/pec_contact_us/ http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/pec_contact_us/#When:02:05:35Z {summary}Pasifika Education Centre Physical Address:Top FloorBuilding 417 Lambie DrivePapatoetoe 2014ManukauNew ZealandPostal Address:P O Box 22-654OtahuhuAuckland 1640New ZealandPhone: (09) 260 4042Fax: (09) 262 3048Email: info@pec.ac.nz Feedback - We want to hear from you! Whether you think we're doing a great job or if we haven't got something quite right - PEC are always looking for ways to improve their services. If you would like to give us your feedback, please feel free to email us on: info@pec.ac.nz. We are also happy for you to call and chat. Your comments will be treated confidentially and only be used by management for the purpose of improving our services or to provide feedback to our staff. 2010-05-24T02:05:35+00:00 http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/free_computer_courses_2010/ http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/free_computer_courses_2010/#When:01:10:48Z {summary}Pasifika Education Centre are pleased to announce that they will be offering TWO FREE Computer Courses this year. Level 2 Certificate in Computing and Business Administration(Topics covered)- Computer Maintenance- Email and Internet- Data Entry and Word Processing- Customer Service- Financial Records, Calculations and Cash transactions Level 3 Certificate in Computing(topics covered)- Word Processing- Computer Networks- Spreadsheets- Databases- Graphic Design- Website Design- Desktop Presentations- Contemporary Information Technology If you have NZ Citizenship and would like to apply please contact Konelio on 2700 684 or email him at konelio@pec.ac.nz Community Education 2010-02-10T01:10:48+00:00 http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/pasifika_adult_learners_week_2009/ http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/pasifika_adult_learners_week_2009/#When:03:23:34Z {summary} This week is Adult Learners' Week. Here at Pasifika Education Centre we want to hold the first ever PASIFIKA STYLE Adult Learners' Week. All week long at the Pasifika Education Centre we will be hosting activities to promote, highlight and celebrate Pasifika Adult learners and Pasifika Adult Education. All events are FREE and will be held at the Pasifika Education Centre. Community Notices 2009-09-04T03:23:34+00:00 http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/community_notices/ http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/community_notices/#When:17:55:09Z {summary} 2009-07-01T17:55:09+00:00 http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/compulsory_education_sector/ http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/compulsory_education_sector/#When:17:53:17Z {summary} 2009-07-01T17:53:17+00:00 http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/language_programme_team/ http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/language_programme_team/#When:23:34:36Z {summary}Tofaeono Tanuvasa TavaleO Tofaeono Tanuvasa Tavale o ia o se faia'oga pasi mai le Kolisi Fa'afaia'oga o Samoa i Sisifo i le 1958. O ona matua o Tanuvasa Saofa'imatumua Tofaeono ma Fia'ese Tafilipepe. Sa avea o ia ma faia'oga o le Gagana Samoa ma le Aganu'u i le Kolisi o Samoa mai le 1973 e o'o le 1984. O lo'o umia e le ali'i tusitala ni isi o suafa matai se tolu lai le afio'aga o Nofoali'i, e aofia ai le suafa Tanuvasa, Tutuila me le 'Ai'i. O le suafa Ugapo mai le afio'aga o Le'auvaa fa'apea le suafa Fa'aso'otauloa mai le nu'u o Sale'aula. I le nu'u o Si'umu o lo'o is umia le suafa Tofaeono ma le suafa Uta'ile'uo atoa ai ma le igoa Falana'i. Ina ua tu'ua Samoa ae malaga mai i Niu Sila i le tausaga e 1984, sa faia'oga o ia i le Manukau Polytechnic fa'apea le Kolisi o Hillary, Ngatapuwae 'atoa foi ma le AIT i Aukilani. E le gata ai i lena ao le tele o isi fa'alapotopotoga e pei o le Social Welfare, Lavea'i, a o'o lava i totonu o falepuipui. Sa avea o ia ma faia'oga o le aganu'u ma le gagana Samoa i le Iunivesete o Aukilani mai le 1992 e o'o i le 1994. O ia o se tasi o le to'afa o faia'oga na tusia le Ta'iala (Samoan Curriculum) o le gagana Samoa ua fa'aaoga nei i totonu o a'ogai Niu Sila. O le "Fa'afaigofieina o Fa'alupega" o se tasi o tusi na tusia a Tofaeono Tanuvasa Tavale. E aofia ai le Fatufatuga, Matimati, o lo'o fa'aaoga i a'oga i totonu o le Iunivesete. O le Ala i le Pule o le Tautua, Fuelavelave, Fesoasoani mo Faia'oga Gagana ma Aganu'u Fa'aaloalo, Auala i Maota ma Laoa, Si'osi'omaga, Fa'asoa, O le Pi Faitau, Tofa Manusina ma isi. O lo'o taufa'amae'a nei ni isi o tsi e pei o le Foafoaga o Samoa ma le Matimati Vaega (ii) fa'apea le Gagana ma Aganu'u Fa'aaloalo vaega(ii) (Extracted from Tavale, T. 2005, Fa'afaigofieina o Fa'alupega o Samoa, PIERC EDUCATION, Auckland, New Zealand.) Afioga Tofaeono Tanuvasa Tavale tutors the learners in advanced Samoan and culture. He recently coordinated the ‘ava ceremony for Hon Fiame Naomi Mataafa, the Minister of Women, Community and Social Development when she was a keynote speaker at the ACE sector national conference hosted by ACE Aotearoa at Manukau Institute of Technology, July 2008.Afioga Tofaeono Tanuvasa Tavale has been bestowed with eight matai titles and is of high standing in the Samoan and Catholic communities. Tofaeono has a long association with the Pasifika Education Centre as a Samoan Language Tutor and author of numerous books published in collaboration with on Samoan language and culture. He has 46 years of experience in teaching at all levels and is an expert in the teaching of the Samoan language. Tofaeono is the President of the FAGASA Association (Faalapotopotoga e A'oa'oina le Gagana Samoa ma le Aganu'u i Aukilani) in Auckland and is the current President of the Auckland Samoan Catholic Community. He is also a member of the Toa Pacific Reference Group [Treasuring Adults and Pacific Aiga Carers]. Mele Fakatali NemaiaMele is the Head Tutor for the Vagahau Niue Niuean language programme offered by the Pasifika Education Centre in South Auckland. She captures her students with Niuean song and dance and a very intensive language class with up to 30 students in one session! Born, raised and educated in Niue, Mele has taught for 23 years in schools throughout Auckland. Mele’s qualifications include a BEd, Higher Diploma of Education, National Diploma of TESSOL, and a Post-Graduate Diploma towards a Master of Education. She is also:Member of  the Pasifika Advisory Group to the Ministry of EducationMember of the Language Learning Serials with Learning Media – Niue LanguageTeacher of the ATPL class at Favona School – Niue Language – Ministry of Education ProjectSecretary to the NZEI – Auckland Komiti Pasifika Education Centre Lolohea TupouniuaLolohea teaches the Lea Faka-Tonga for Pasifika Education Centre. She has a long history as an educator having taught at all levels of the Tongan Education System including the Teachers Training College of Tonga. Lolohea's voice was heard across Tonga's airwaves as she used to teach ESOL lessons over radio. When Lolohea arrived in New Zealand in 2003 she continued her on-air style of language teaching, this time teaching the Tongan language on Planet FM's "Maile 'o Telusa" Tongan Radio Program. Listeners are still able to tune into Planet FM's 104.6 FM frequency to catch her Tongan Language lessons at the following times: Mondays 12:15 - 12:30pm and Fridays 6:30 - 6:45 am. Lolohea is also a skilled producer of Tapa-cloths and has facilitated many workshops demonstrating this traditional Tongan art. She has been a Tutor for Pasifika Education Centre since 2007 teaching the Tongan language at Beginners and Intermediate level. Tarisi Sorovi VunidiloTarisi is one of our Fijian Language Tutors. With an extensive background in Education including Post Grad qualifications in Archaeology (ANU), Maori and Pacific Development (Waikato) and currently completing a Masters in Social Science at Waikato, Tarisi works as a Pacific Arts Program Advisor for Creative NZ. She spent 6 years at the Museum of Fiji, including 8 months as the director before she moved to New Zealand where she has also worked for Te Papa Museum and Waikato Museum. Having published numerous articles in journals and presented papers at various conferences Tarisi has also written and translated a bilingual book on Lapita Pottery aimed at children and learners of the Fijian Language. A very busy community worker Tarisi has also held the following positions: Fijian dance Choreographer, Social Worker, Dance Judge, University lecturer and TV presenter.       Community Education 2009-06-29T23:34:36+00:00 http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/early_childhood_education/ http://www.pec.ac.nz/index.php?/site/early_childhood_education/#When:03:26:35Z {summary} 2009-06-12T03:26:35+00:00