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Coming together to learn about tactile graphics and early braille skills

November 21, 2019

Child looking closely at a parakeet perched on a handrail with adult standing in background

At BLENNZ Taranaki this year, a group of RTVs have focused their inquiry topic around tactile graphics and early braille skills. This also included a trip to the Palmerston North… Read more

Darcy talks about studying automative engineering

July 23, 2019

Darcy sitting on the couch with his cane on his knee

Darcy discusses his experiences as a blind learner studying automotive engineering.

HECC ākonga learn about people who help in our community

September 19, 2018

Some ākonga sit inside the ambulance on the little stretcher while others stand outside watching

Homai Early Childhood Centre has a termly booking with Ambulance Officer Sue to learn more about the people who help us in our community. She brings ‘Amby’ a model ambulance and real… Read more

BLENNZ Christchurch ākonga learn to play the ukulele and marimba

September 10, 2018

Four students with music teacher Virginia playing ukuleles at Christchurch festival

This year a third music class was started, catering to ORS Vision Only students. The main drive behind this group was to learn the marimba and ukulele repertoire so to… Read more

Ela uses a combination of vision and hearing techniques to access learning

August 23, 2018

Ela views an illustration with a dome magnifier that the assessor holds. The book is angled on a slopeboard

Ela and her whānau live in Te Upoko-o-te-ika-a-Māui or the Wellington area. Ela experiences congenital dual sensory loss or congenital deafblindness. She uses a combination of vision and hearing strategies… Read more

Using tactile techniques to learn about Automotive Engineering

August 21, 2018

Darcy is attaching a timing-belt to an engine on a stand in the Automotive workshop

At BLENNZ Palmerston North we are all about supporting ākonga to follow their dreams and interests – even when that involves thinking well outside the square. Darcy, a Year 13… Read more

BLENNZ Auckland North Sports Day for Primary and Intermediate Ākonga

August 14, 2018

A young boy holding a cricket bat swings at the ball

On May 7th, we held a Sports day for BLENNZ primary and intermediate aged learners.  18 learners attended. It was held at the PHAB Building in Takapuna. Out on the… Read more

Making friends with people my age at Immersion Courses

June 27, 2018

Child sits looking at a laptop with large print keyboard in front

A learner’s voice…..an extract from her school speech. I’ve been told that my eyes twitch a lot, but I don’t notice it. This causes headaches and visual fatigue. I sit… Read more

BLENNZ Southland – Cool Cane Kids!

June 19, 2018

Young boy with sunglasses holding his cane smiling

Kay Daly has been sharing cane tips and skills with staff and students. Each student has a different emphasis in his or her cane work. One is learning how to negotiate… Read more

Curriculum Days – Identifying goals and capturing student voice

May 20, 2018

Two children sitting together holding a kebab stick

This year BLENNZ Northland have been running three curriculum days each term. These consist of a Low Vision Group (primary and intermediate), Braille Club (primary) and a Braille Secondary Schools… Read more

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BLENNZ Board of Trustees
Casual vacancy for an elected trustee

A casual vacancy has occurred on the board of trustees for an elected parent representative.

The board has decided to fill the vacancy by selection.

If 10% or more eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held.

Request for a by-election should be sent to:

Chairperson
Board of Trustees
Blind & Low Vision Education Network NZ
Private Bag 801, Manurewa, Auckland

Email to: Board Secretary – janny.cooke@blennz.school.nz

By: 14 January 2021
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