Kia ora and welcome to our guide to adult and community education courses for 2010.

The withdrawal of the majority of government funding to ACE in schools from 2010 onwards has had an impact on the way we will structure our programme for this year. Although some of the course costs will be passed onto the learner, the majority of administrative costs will be covered using alternative funding sources so as to minimise the cost impact on the members of our community.

I would like to thank the Rangiora High School Board of Trustees, RHS ACE Advisory Board and the NZ Community Trust, for their support in this respect. You will see that our new business model continues to reflect our commitment to, and passion for, lifelong learning.

We anticipate that you will find a course which will add a new dimension to your life, extend your interest in a subject, or open up a new social circle for you.

If you have any suggestions for future courses, I invite you to contact me. In the meantime, I welcome you to take advantage of these wonderful personal growth opportunities.

Be in quick! Enrolments for Term 3 closing soon!