It was identified within our centre that many of our learners, parents and RTVs struggle with keeping up-to-date with technology… that is beginning to change, as we discover the wealth… Read more
11-14 yrs
Evolving Self Advocacy – Gaining confidence to talk about vision loss
Jessica has gained confidence in talking about her visual needs. In Term Two her teacher and teacher aide attended a BLENNZ Southland in-service where, while under simulated vision loss, they participated in a variety of activities including sandwich making, pouring a drink, completing a worksheet and playing small ball games.
Henry takes flight – ‘Digitally Speaking’ Immersion Course promotes sharing technology skills
In Term 4 Harry attended his first Immersion Course at Homai. He had an unforgettable start to the week with his first flight and the opportunity to sit in the… Read more
Gisborne VRC inquiry – Assistive technology solutions for learners
BLENNZ Gisborne Visual Resource Centre inquiry for 2016 has been to research how our BLENNZ learners can be provided with appropriate Assistive Technology systems, which are well matched to their… Read more
Jessica learns to cope with nerves becoming a confident public speaker
Jessica attended an Immersion course – “Interact: getting dramatic”. They went to the play – “The Elephant Thief” and Jessica said, “Having the touch tour meant I could visualise what… Read more
Homai Camus School – Term 2 Newsletter 2016
Kia Ora, Ni Hau, Talofa Lava, Kia Orana, Malo e lelei, Salam Alaikum, Namaste, Ni Sa Bula, Fakalofa Lahi Atu and Greetings. You will see through the newsletter that Term… Read more
Developing confidence in areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum
During 2016 several BLENNZ Napier learners have been working towards Expanded Core Curriculum goals. Two intermediate aged learners attended the ‘Interact, Getting Dramatic’ Immersion Course held in June. In addition… Read more
Low Vision Awareness Workshop
This year BLENNZ Hamilton RTVs have run a number of low vision awareness workshops in classrooms. We have had excellent feedback from these workshops, with two classroom teachers taking the… Read more
Orientation and Mobility in Action – Team Collaboration
Last year one of our teachers, Will Pike, completed his Massey DOM Community Supporters Certificate. As part of team collaboration with Mel Harvey, Will works with Nikki, a secondary school… Read more
BLENNZ Christchurch – iPad Only Club
BLENNZ Christchurch continues to make the most of their larger facilities by running various programmes for their learners; including music, social and preschool/parent groups. This year we have started an… Read more