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Mana (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 13, 26 January 1978, Page 8

PACIFIC ISLANDERS’ EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTRE PROSPECTUS FOR 1978 The PIERC is a new development within the Department of Education which the government has established at Herne Bay, Auckland, to assist Pacific Island migrants (and other immigrants whose native language is not English) to understand English as the language of communication. Problems associated within acculturation and adaptation to the New Zealand way of life are also included with in the scope of our work. The Centre offers opportunities in a wide range of language, cultural and social activities for all New Zealanders; especially social workers, teachers, doctors, lawyers, business people, students and housewives, to learn about the Pacific Islands way of life. Education Programmes in Industry Communication English is taught to immigrant workers in industry during the day by the Centre’s orientation tutors. Curricula vary to include relevant social skills such as understanding and completing official forms, the procedure for the purchase of a house, and the use of civic amenities. TIMETABLE 1. Short Course in Island Languages — 5 days, by arrangement 2. Basic Course in Island Languages — First, Second, Third terms Samoan Wed 6 p.m. — 7.30 p.m. Niuean Tues 6 p.m. — 7.30 p.m. Tokelauan Mon 6 p.m. — 7.30 p.m. Tongan Tues 7.30 p.m. —9 p.m. 3. Preliminary Course in Island Languages Samoan Tues 6 p.m. —7.30 p.m. Niuean Mon 6 p.m. — 7.30 p.m. Tokelauan Wed 6 p.m. — 7.30 p.m. Tongan Mon 6 p.m. — 7.30 p.m. Rarotongan Mon 6 p.m. — 7.30 p.m. 4. Advanced Course in Island Languages Samoan Mon 6 p.m. — 7.30 p.m. Tongan Wed 6 p.m. — 7.30 p.m. Rarotongan Tues 7.30 p.m. — 9 p.m. 5. Cook Island Songs and Dances Fri 6 p.m. — 7.30 p.m. 6. School Certificate English Tues 6 p.m. — 8 p.m. Thurs 10 a.m. — 12 noon 7. Formal English , Wed 6 p.m. — 7.30 p.m. 8. ESL (PIERC) Wed 6 p.m. — 7.30 p.m. Onehunga Tues 6 p.m.—7.30 p.m. Ngatapuwae College, Mangere Wed 7 p.m. — 9 p.m. 9. Literacy Class By arrangement 10. Tutoring in English at home for adults and School children by arrangement. 11. Voluntary Home tutoring in ESL — Times to be arranged by discussion with course members. 12. Coaching in School Certificate subjects for High School pupils at the PIERC — Subjects by arrangement 5 p.m. — 7 p.m. 13. Cross Cultural Studies Thurs 6 p.m. — 7.30 p.m. Enrolment forms available at Citizen Advice Bureaux and the Pacific Islanders’ Educational Resource Centre. 272 Jervois Road Herne Bay, Auckland 2. Telephones 760-132, 762-000