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
The New Zealand Curriculum
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
Te Reo Māori Breakfast Club
Staff at BLENNZ Homai and BLENNZ Auckland South celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori with kai, te reo Māori, manaakitanga and whanaungatanga. This year’s theme is ākina te reo…. Read more
Developmental Orientation and Mobility Instructor Kay Daly visits BLENNZ Taranaki
BLENNZ Taranaki have been fortunate to have Kay Daly as our Specialist Developmental Orientation and Mobility Instructor. She has visited Taranaki to work with the BLENNZ Taranaki staff and learners…. Read more
A visit to The Pumphouse
In 2015 – 2016 learners from BLENNZ Auckland North received invitations from Tim Bray Productions to attend audio-described performances at The Pumphouse in Takapuna. For some of our learners the… Read more
Transition Pathway Programme
The Residential Transition Programme provides an opportunity for young adults who are blind, deafblind and low vision to live in a supported living situation as they make the transition to… Read more
Success for Kohl
Kohl Goodfellow is an 8 year old boy from Dunedin. He has been having regular developmental orientation and mobility (DOM) training. This training is overseen by Kay Daly, DOM Specialist/Coordinator… Read more
The Marrakesh Treaty
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment are seeking feedback about the Marrakesh Treaty before Friday 26th February 2016, at 5pm. “The Marrakesh Treaty is an international treaty that aims… Read more
BLENNZ Gisborne – Building knowledge and use of Te Reo Māori
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
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