TelstraClear Partnership Boosts Learning Opportunities
1 July 2003
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| Christchurch
City Libraries Manager, Sue Sutherland; Christchurch Mayor,
Garry Moore and TelstraClear South Island Manager, Paul Mulder
link hands to mark the signing of TelstraClear’s sponsorship
deal with the Council and Christchurch City Libraries. |
TelstraClear has signed a sponsorship deal with the Christchurch City Council
and Christchurch City Libraries to provide internet and telecommunication
services to the South Learning Centre.
The agreement was last week signed
by TelstraClear South Island Manager, Paul Mulder; Christchurch
Mayor, Garry Moore and; Christchurch City Libraries
Manager, Sue Sutherland.
“We are delighted that TelstraClear has recognised the value that
the Learning Centre will provide for the people of South Christchurch,” Sue
Sutherland said. “Access to information is key to our learning and
prosperity. Information and communications technology is a vital
part of making that available. Both TelstraClear and the Christchurch City
Council
are concerned about the digital divide, and the Centre will provide
opportunities for learning for young and old. ”
South Learning Centre is part of the new Christchurch City Council complex
(cnr Hunter Tce and Colombo St) that will also include the South
Library and Beckenham Service Centre. The Learning Centre – the first facility
of its kind in New Zealand - is due to open in September. It will have an
educational focus during the school day, with community programmes available
at other times. Separate access will allow the Centre to be used outside
the Library ’s
hours.
The idea and opportunity for the Centre’s development was born out
of the closure of Sydenham School . Building of the South Learning Centre
is being funded by the Christchurch City Council as part of the new library.
The Ministry of Education is funding the Centre’s operational costs
for its first few years. ‘TelstraClear is the first major sponsor
to come on board,’ said Sue Sutherland. ‘We are hoping that
they will lead the way for others. ’
South Christchurch Library, Service Centre and Learning Centre will service
about 45,000 South Christchurch residents . The inclusion of facilities
such as a café and the library’s weekend hours mean that it
is also likely to attract people from outside the area.
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