What's REAP?

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 13, Issue 602, 5 September 1995, Page 8

What's REAP?

The following is provided by Ruapehu REAP (Rural Education Activities Programme), outlining what the organisation offers: Ruapehu REAP covers the area from Ohingaiti to Raetihi to Pipiriki. REAP provides a cradle-to-grave educational resource — a lifelong learning approach, from early childhood to adult community education. Ruapehu REAP has two early childhood community workers, Gail Imhoff, based in Raetihi, and Christine O'Riley, based in Taihape. Gail and Christine work with parents and pre-school children, and will be attending the 6th International Early Childhood Convention in Auckland in September. Visiting teacher Tricia Rope, based in Ohakune, provides support to children, their families and school teachers. This position is funded jointly by REAP # SES (Special Education Service). Community education officer Elizabeth Mortland is based in Taihape. Eliz works with community groups and individuals and organizes/coordinates adult education in the region. Manager Marian Cleaver works two days per week at the REAP Centre. Receptionist Sylvia Robertson works at the REAP Centre 9am -3pm every weekday. Brian Wilson, Ohakune Police, is the new Chairperson of REAP, replacing Graham Parker who is leaving for Patea. REAP recently invited the Race Relations Conciliator to speak at a public meeting in Waiouru. OVer 40 people from Taihape, Waiouru, Ohakune, Raetihi and Orautoha attended and had the opportunity to ask questions of John Clarke and discuss various issues". REAP is based in Taihape at the REAP Centre, Tui Street, phone (06)388 0109.