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Ministry of Education – Tips for students and parents

March 25, 2020

Ministry of Education Tips for parents and students

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

March 21, 2020

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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

March 19, 2020

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)

March 12, 2020

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

December 2, 2019

The new temporary office for BLENNZ Auckland North West with all the desks in it

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!

September 13, 2019

Bradley is facing the camera and holding up his burger about to take his first bite!

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

August 22, 2019

Palmerston North RTV team members stand with their canes; Amanda Gough, Darrell Lee, Trish Bishop, Meredith Pitcher

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

August 1, 2019

A group of 9 students with their instructor getting their photo taken on a stage

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

June 21, 2019

A child is standing in front of the stove cooking food

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

June 13, 2019

Hand drawn self portrait by Sophia with the words International Albinism Awareness Day 2019 above her head

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

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