Six-year-old Jordan attended the ‘I Can Do It’ Immersion Course for Braille Learners aged 5 – 8. This has been a highlight and talking point for Jordan as she recalls… Read more
Educators & specialists
2013 Braille Proficiency Examination (Unified English Braille)
Jointly administered by The Australian Braille Authority and The Braille Authority of New Zealand Aotearoa Trust. The Braille Authorities of Australia and New Zealand are pleased to announce the 2013… Read more
BLENNZ farewells retiring Principal, Jane Wells
On Wednesday 10th July 2013 BLENNZ a farewell function was held for Jane Wells, Principal of BLENNZ who was retiring after 34 years of working in the field of blindness… Read more
Visit by Len Brown to Homai Campus
On Monday 17th June Len Brown, the Mayor of Auckland, visited Homai Campus. His visit lasted an hour and was a happy event for the students. We started with a… Read more
Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori, Maori Language week
Welcome to Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori, Maori Language week. The theme for 2013 is Nga Ingoa Maori, Maori names. To celebrate and discover the wonder of Ingoa Maori,… Read more
National Assessment Service (NAS) Team
Charlotte‘s has light perception and uses a range of sensory strategies and her excellent spatial memory to learn about her environment. She requires ample time to process verbal information and… Read more
National Assessment Service – Strategies to enhance exploration
Charlotte‘s has light perception and uses a range of sensory strategies and her excellent spatial memory to learn about her environment. She requires ample time to process verbal information and… Read more
Immersion Courses for 2013
Up to 22 immersion courses have been planned for 2013. The purpose of Immersion courses is to bring learners with a similar teaching need together to gain skills and knowledge… Read more
Special Education study awards
This month there is an article in the Education Gazette about study awards within special education featuring BLENNZ Auckland’s own Natalie Stewart. This is a great example of how Natalie… Read more
Valerie Adams visits Freedom Nathan at Manurewa High
Freedom Nathan is a Year 11 student who attends Manurewa High School. She loves sports and enjoys playing blind cricket and goal ball. Freedom is learning to play shot put… Read more