RTV supported the DOM initiated programme by implementing and practising the use of strategies for safe navigation of the school environment with the learner using all of his sensory skills. The learning goal for this student is for the development of purposeful and… Read more
Educators & specialists
Parent Support Group
Over the year our preschool Parent Support Group has been well attended. Many new families have made connections with others and enjoy the opportunity to meet together and join RTVs fortnightly at BLENNZ… Read more
GAAD – Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Thursday, May 21, 2020, marks the ninth Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access/inclusion and people with… Read more
Netsafe’s Online Safety Parent Toolkit
As we spend more time online during the nationwide lockdown it is a good opportunity to be thinking about how we can stay safe and what we can do to… Read more
Keeping safe online during the lockdown
The Ministry of Education has provided some helpful advice and tips for parents, caregivers and whānau on how to discuss internet safety with their children – of all ages. They… Read more
Ministry of Education – Tips for students and parents
The Ministry of Education have released information for students and parents about what you need to know around school closures. There is also specific information for families who have a… Read more
Real-time Resilience Strategies for Coping with Coronavirus – Dr Lucy Hone & Dr Denise Quinlan
As we find ourselves in challenging times, our own actions and thoughts can have an impact on ourselves and those around us. Dr Lucy Hone and Dr Denise Quinlan, of… Read more
Vacancies
This is where you can find vacancies to join the BLENNZ team. We are often advertising for new staff to fill a range of roles which are advertised around the… Read more
Ākonga developing swim safety and confidence skills
This year the BLENNZ Tūranganui a Kiwa/Gisborne and Napier teams collaborated with our Blind Low Vision NZ colleague, Erin Leonard to organise a very successful Curriculum Day at the Wairoa Community Centre Pool which focused on our ākonga developing Swim Safety and confidence skills. Five AUSTSwim instructors (two provisional) led by Denice Gasson were in the… Read more
BLENNZ Auckland North West relocation
Due to roll growth at Marlborough Primary School the room that we had been based in for 27 years was redesignated as a classroom. At the end of term 2 we sadly packed up… Read more