Learning computers

Kilcullen's Transition Year students are once again helping older people in the community learn to use the internet, in the 'Log On & Learn' initiative.

The 'one-to-one' tuition began in the last week of September and will run for two months. The Friday morning sessions are held between 9-10.30am.

The service is aimed at people who are 55 and over and involves very user-friendly classes which work participants through basic internet skills, including using email, booking airline flights and other day-to-day uses of the world wide web.

“It is the second year we’ve been involved in this initiative,” says CPC Assistant Principal Noel Clare. “It has worked very well, and there’s a great interaction between the young people and the older ones. I think it benefits the youngsters as much as it does those they are teaching.”

If anybody wants further information, they can call Marie or Glenda at 045 481524.