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
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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
Talking to children and young people about COVID-19
Given the rise in the number of reported cases, there may be children or young people in your life who experience distress. As a trusted adult, you can help reassure… Read more
COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)
To help you keep up to date with what is happening with COVID-19 here is the latest information. Ministry of Health website Here you will find a range of information… 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
‘Make a hamburger’ lunch – Celebrating te wiki o te reo Māori!
What an awesome way to celebrate te wiki o te reo Māori! To add to our te wiki o te reo Māori celebrations, we had a ‘Make a hamburger’ lunch… Read more
RTV’s ‘Brush up’ on DOM skills
In term 1 2019 four experienced RTVs from BLENNZ Palmerston North attended the DOM ‘On Campus’ course at Homai. Over a five day period there was attendance at workshops and plenty… Read more
Building sports and recreation opportunities outside of school
A need to offer a wider range of local sporting opportunities during the weekend for South Auckland youths with visual impairments, led to the founding of the Matariki South Youth Sports Program. The free program, created by Casey… Read more
Learning for life
The first part of the year has been about new learning for staff and ākonga at BLENNZ Southland. This includes attendance at the DOM Supporters on Campus Course and professional development… Read more
International Albinism Awareness Day
Sophia is a 9-year-old student from Dunedin, who has Albinism. She is helping the children and teachers at her school learn more about Albinism, in the hope of promoting greater… Read more
