Hi 2011 Live Sound Students.

Classes are cancelled today 15th August. At this stage, they will resume tomorrow (Tuesday 16th) at the normal time.

Please go to the CLS15-11 Equalisation section of Ecampus to download the Review test. The assessment will still go ahead on Wednesday.

Any questions about it, please text and I will call you back.

Thanks,

Marcus

CLASSES CANCELLED

Due to the significant aftershocks today, classes have been cancelled on Tuesday 14^th and will resume again on Wednesday morning.

Stay safe and we'll see you on Wednesday

MAINZ staff

POLYTECHNIC MEETING - ATTENDANCE REQUIRED!

This Monday, 16th May, there is a Polytech meeting at Sydenham Bowling Club where the students, academic staff and support services will discuss the year so far and how we intend to reorganise for the immediate future.

Think of it as a reorientation get-together, with a few important items of discussion beforehand.

You're required to attend. Please let your Programme Coordinator know if you can't make it - but it is counted as a "school day" so the roll will be taken.

Where: Sydenham Bowling Club (Brougham Street - see map)
When: Monday, 16th May, 10am (Barbecue at 12.30pm)

Remix this track, upload to Soundcloud and maybe win a prize!

http://www.soundonsound.com/news?NewsID=13756

Important: before you upload your assignment you must PUT YOUR NAME IN THE FILENAME. Otherwise your tutor marking the assignments will distribute the marks at random!

Just a reminder that your first port of call is "Dip Audio Main Page". All curriculum announcements are made there.

18.03.11 - Christchurch Earthquake Update Report

MAINZ Update:
From MAINZ Dean, Harry Lyon:

We are continuing to make real progress in finding alternative facilities so we can resume classes. We are currently negotiating with two recording facilities for Cert and Dip Audio practical classes that should be finalised next week.

We are still sorting through options for classroom and administration spaces and hope to have something finalised next week.

A reminder that you have until the 22 May to withdraw without having to pay any tuition fees. This gives you a chance to see how things are going, once we get our temporary facilities up and running, before having to make a decision. We still plan to complete the 2011 academic year before Christmas and want to see as many of our 2011 students graduate even if we have to have a graduation ceremony in 2012.

Gretchen is now working out of the MAINZ Auckland campus and is available on her usual email gretchenm@tpp.ac.nz or 0800 265 526 ext 8225.

If you have not already been in communication with your tutor, please do so ASAP via email, text, Facebook or call Gretchen on the toll‐free number above.

Live Sound Students:
A lease has been signed on temporary premises for Live Sound at 7 Lincoln Lane, (off Lincoln Rd, Moorhouse Ave end), map [HERE]

The lease on the building starts on Monday and Marcus will be there tidying the place up and would welcome a visit if you are nearby.

On Tuesday Live Sound will have a full class meeting beginning at 10.30am (to miss rush hour) that will include morning tea and a catch up.

Live Sound students Luke Rossiter and Luke McCormick have spent the last couple of weeks organising a gig in Hornby for April 2nd. You've probably already heard about it but if you want to find out more, request to join their group on Facebook which can be found [HERE]

Industry Training Update:
The Dean, Marion Smith, and Annabel Schuler from Education Support Services visited the CPIT Sullivan Ave campus on Thursday and spent time with staff and students.
The digger school students were in class for the day and their determination to keep moving with their studies and “get on with life” was inspiring.
Staff from the various areas were also on deck and doing a great job.

General:
The Education Support Services team has contacted as many Christchurch-based staff and students as possible via phone. If we missed you please note the 0800 TPP SUPPORT number below and call us if you need to. Dave, Kylie and Pic are happy to listen, support and provide practical advice wherever they can so please do not hesitate to ask.

Some of you may now be facing issues around tenancy of houses, illness, supporting your children, money, food … all the things which are starting to hit home as the weeks go by. Please contact TPP support services for help or advocacy in any area.

We will continue to phone you on a weekly basis, more often if we feel it is necessary, and you should call us. We will also continue share as much as we know with updates on the web-pages and Facebook.

Please be aware and apply if you need to:
An independent commission has been established to disburse emergency grants from the New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal to those affected by the Christchurch earthquake.
• Application forms and information available [HERE]
• For any questions on the emergency grants, please call the dedicated helpline, phone 0800 754 726

TPP Support:
The Education Support Services team has contacted as many Christchurch-based staff and students as possible via phone. If we missed you please note the 0800 TPP SUPPORT number below and call us if you need to. Dave, Kylie and Pic are happy to listen, support and provide practical advice wherever they can so please do not hesitate to ask.

Some of you may now be facing issues around tenancy of houses, illness, supporting your children, money, food… all the things which are starting to hit home as the weeks go by. Please contact TPP support services for help or advocacy in any area.

To everyone in Christchurch and suffering the effects of the quake Kia Kaha, be strong…remember 0800 TPP SUPPORT - 0800 877 787

Further updates will be posted on www.tpp.ac.nz www.mainz.ac.nz and the official TPP and MAINZ

15.03.11 - Christchurch Earthquake Update Report

Industry Training Update:
From Shane Andrews, Programme Leader, Civil and Mining:

Late last week all of our students, less one who will be reassessed later this week, completed the practical assessment for their first aid course. They were in the middle of it when the quake hit.

Reece and Wes are holding strong with 12 students who are all still happy and keen to get on with it.

CPIT Sullivan Ave campus opened this week with many students showing their smiling faces. The campus ring-road is still dusted with liquefaction (myself, Reece and Wes moved a couple of truck loads). Other issues in the TPP area of the campus are being dealt with.

MAINZ Update:
From MAINZ Dean, Harry Lyon:

As mentioned in the last update, we have made some real progress in finding alternative facilities so we can resume classes.

We have signed a lease on space for Live Sound practical classes and Marcus will be at MAINZ Auckland this week putting together teaching resources for that were left at the Media Club.

Doug Griffin, the Tai Poutini Polytechnic Facilities Manager will be visiting options for classroom, office, and DAW/recording practical spaces with Richard Hallum and Matt Scott tomorrow and we will be having a meeting to discuss their recommendations and make some decisions on Thursday or Friday. As soon as we have some definite news we will let you know.

Gretchen is now working out of the MAINZ Auckland campus and is available on her usual email gretchenm@tpp.ac.nz or 0800 265 526 ext 8225.

If you have not already been in communication with your tutor, please do so ASAP via email, text, Facebook or call Gretchen on the toll‐free number above.

General:
The Education Support Services team has contacted as many Christchurch-based staff and students as possible via phone. If we missed you please note the 0800 TPP SUPPORT number below and call us if you need to. Dave, Kylie and Pic are happy to listen, support and provide practical advice wherever they can so please do not hesitate to ask.

Some of you may now be facing issues around tenancy of houses, illness, supporting your children, money, food … all the things which are starting to hit home as the weeks go by. Please contact TPP support services for help or advocacy in any area.

We will continue to phone you on a weekly basis, more often if we feel it is necessary, and you should call us. We will also continue share as much as we know with updates on the web-pages and Facebook.

Please be aware and apply if you need to:
An independent commission has been established to disburse emergency grants from the New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal to those affected by the Christchurch earthquake.
• Application forms and information available here: http://www.redcross.org.nz/earthquakegrant
• For any questions on the emergency grants, please call the dedicated helpline, phone 0800 754 726

To everyone in Christchurch and suffering the effects of the quake Kia Kaha, be strong…remember 0800 TPP SUPPORT - 0800 877 787

Further updates will be posted on www.tpp.ac.nz www.mainz.ac.nz and the official TPP and MAINZ Facebook pages as developments require.