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Learners and their families and whānau sit at the centre of our BLENNZ community.

Through the year, many families and whānau participate in both National Immersion Courses and also in events facilitated by their local regional centre or the Homai Campus school or Homai Early childhood centre. We also really value the contribution made to the governance of BLENNZ by participation in the BLENNZ Board of Trustees.

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In the video below, Sharon Beattie shares a few things she would like to pass on to other families. Here is also a downloadable transcript of Sharon Beattie – Ideas for families. For more stories visit BLENNZ Video Library.

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