2026 News
All our news from 2026.
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NAS PLD - Assessment of Ākonga with Complex Needs
This year marked the exciting rollout of the Assessment of Ākonga with Complex Needs PLD, created in partnership with our NAS therapists.
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Connection Club, Learning Through Music, and Tech Tycoon sessions at CVRC
Connection Club, Learning Through Music, and Tech Tycoon sessions provided valuable opportunities for ākonga to build confidence, independence, and social connections through engaging, hands-on learning.
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Pukekohe VRC hosted two Professional huis to share more about BLENNZ (Strategic Goal 1)
We hosted two in-centre Professional huis to share more about BLENNZ (Strategic Goal 1). The aim of this was to explain how BLENNZ is structured, services we offer, criteria for BLENNZ support and how to make referrals.
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Expanded Core Curriculum Day: Everyday Living Skills
This year, Expanded Core Curriculum Days focused on developing everyday living and orientation and mobility skills through practical, real-life experiences.
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iPad explorers – learning how to access iPads
iPads are a valuable tool for learners with visual impairments, offering a wide range of accessibility features that support learning, independence, and inclusion. Developing skills in using these features can open new pathways to education, communication, and everyday accessibility.
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BLENNZ Athletics Day 24th March 2026
The Athletic Day was held at Porritt Stadium on Tuesday 24 March, was a fantastic and well-attended event, with strong participation from ākonga, whānau, and support staff.
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DOM Team and NoIR Glare Assessments
The Developmental Orientation and Mobility (DOM) Team assists ākonga in moving safely in any environment.
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Empowering Students: BLENNZ Adapted Sports Day Success
On March 10, 2026, eight BLENNZ Napier ākonga (aged 7–17) gathered for an adapted sports day. Bringing Te Mātaioho/The Expanded Core Curriculum to life, the event built skills and confidence for mainstream school sports.
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GVRC - professional development for staff and supporting learners
GVRC has experienced a settled and productive first half of the year. After a year in the role, the Centre Manager has gained confidence in both management and RTV responsibilities.
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Immersion courses Term 2, 2026
Winter Sports, and MasterChef Immersions were significantly over-subscribed, indicating strong learner interest.
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Braille as a Tool for Spatial Imagination and Structured Thinking
Braille is often seen primarily as a tool for reading and writing. But it does much more.
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Inservice focus for 2026 – Transition of our ākonga
The transition of our ākonga into new learning environments as they moved to intermediate and high school this year was a key focus.
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PLD for implementing the new NZ Maths Curriculum
We have begun the government‑mandated PLD for implementing the new NZ Maths Curriculum.