Italian Language Lessons
Our Scuola Dante will begin the new year of Italian Language Courses on 31 January. There is no enrolment form to complete, but for 2024 there is a small change to the enrolment process.
NEW STUDENTS
Please indicate the class you would like to join and the class number as the reference. e.g. "Ab beg no. 2"
If you are a new student, it would also be helpful if you could send an email to scuoladante@dantechch.com telling us you have made payment and which course (day and time) you wish to be enrolled in.
The course fee for 16 classes is $270.00 and payment can be made by internet banking into our Dante Scuola account: 11-7800-0054463-20
ENROLMENTS CLOSE ON 26 JANUARY – it would be appreciated if you could enrol and pay asap. Classes may be cancelled if a sufficient number of students are not enrolled. For more information about the courses go to www.dantechch.com... and click on the Italian city images.
We are pleased to offer three new Absolute Beginners classes in 2024 for those who have not previously learnt Italian:
Class no. 1: Thursdays 10.00-11.30am. Tutor: Brunella Olivieri. Held at St. Albans Community Centre, 1049 Colombo Street, St. Albans
Class no. 2: Thursdays 7-8.30pm. Tutor: Francesca Marisa. Held at Rārākau: Riccarton Centre, 199 Clarence Street, Riccarton
Class no. 3: Mondays 7-8.30pm. Tutor: Brunella Olivieri. Held at St. Albans Community Centre, 1049 Colombo Street, St. Albans
New students will need to purchase their own textbook.
For any questions please email Peter at: scuoladante@dantechch.com
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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73.2% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16% Hmm, maybe?
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10.8% Yes!
Secure your homes over summer
Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.
Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager, says daytime burglaries are just as common as nightime burglaries.
“Burglaries can be committed at any time of the day, and coming into warmer months there is more opportunity for thieves."
"Although a majority of burglaries involve forced entry through windows and doors, we are starting to see more incidents at insecure premises. Police deal with cases where burglaries are committed in broad daylight, sometimes even while the victim is at home. Good weather means open doors and windows, which makes homes more vulnerable to burglars.”
Inspector Barnaby says there’s a few things people can do to reduce their changes of a burglary being committed.
⚠️ If you’re going outside for gardening, relaxing in the sun, or working in the garage, take a moment to lock your doors and secure your windows first.
⚠️ Do the same at night when you go to bed - keep your doors and windows secure and close your curtains. Fitting window stays means you can get a breeze coming through, while keeping your windows secure.
⚠️ Get to know your neighbours - let them know if you’re going away and look out for one another.”
If you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in your neighbourhood, don't hesitate to contact Police.
If you witness or suspect any illegal activity, please call 111 if it is happening now, or make a report through 105 either online or over the phone, if it is after the fact.
Poll: Pedestrian access is being extended to the Ōtakaro Avon River - good idea?
Pedestrian access from one of Christchurch’s favourite streets is being extended all the way to the Ōtakaro Avon River. This new 12m-wide pathway will give you a direct, easy route from the street to the river promenade ... perfect for a stroll, a coffee run, or just soaking up the riverside vibes.
We want to know: In your view, what makes a city people-friendly?
What else should our urban areas be doing to support better community connections?
Curious about the full plans? You can check them out here.
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90.9% Yes
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9.1% No
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