To enable ākonga and whānau who identify as Māori to be successful, our Tairawhiti team need to be comfortable with tikanga Māori, including greetings, introductions, karakia, waiata and basic Te… Read more
Learning Areas
Braille Music Editor 2 Workshop: September 2015
On September 4th, 2015, seven young and enthusiastic music students gathered together at our Homai Campus to spend a day learning how to use the new and exciting Braille Music… Read more
BLENNZ Gisborne – Supporting literacy at home
Inspired by research, “that one of the most effective approaches to helping young children develop literacy skills, is a home environment that supports literacy,” – quote from the Reading is Fundamental… Read more
BLENNZ Music School book
Our long wait is over and our beautiful books have arrived! “This is what we do on Saturday” is a wonderful account of our young students and the time they… Read more
Te wiki tuawaru
Here are some examples as to how the word of the week can be used everyday. The examples used here are based on listening to and using Te Reo Māori… Read more
Te wiki tuawhitu
Here are some examples as to how the word of the week can be used everyday. The examples used here are based on listening to and using Te Reo Māori… Read more
Jayke Hopa heads to US Space Camp for 25th Anniversary of SCIVIS!
Last week we were able to share the first of two stories of BLENNZ students who are off to Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. Today Jayke Hopa shares his thoughts… Read more
Te wiki tuarima
Here are some examples as to how the word of the week can be used everyday. The examples used here are based on listening to and using Te Reo Māori… Read more
Te wiki tuatoru
Here are some examples as to how the word of the week can be used everyday. The examples used here are based on listening to and using Te Reo Māori… Read more
Cook Island Language Week 4th – 10th August
This week is Cook Island Language Week and to celebrate we have a number of greetings and responses to share: Kia orāna – Hi, hello. ‘Aere rā – Goodbye (to… Read more