In Palmerston North, RTV and DOM are collaborating to develop a resource that can be used by RTV’s to support DOM programmes in preparation for a learner’s community goals. Our… Read more
Success stories
Akonga explore their understanding of their visual impairment
Recently four ākonga and their RTV’s met at the Tauranga VRC to explore their understanding of their visual impairments. They watched a video about the parts of the eye and… Read more
Graduation ceremony for Transition ākonga from 2021 and 2022
After a two year hiatus Transition was finally able to have a graduation ceremony for ākonga from 2021 and 2022. Representatives from the Blundell family came and presented the Blundell… Read more
Full Inclusion in School Athletics Day
Laura was able to participate fully and be included in all the activities on the whole school athletics day. In order to achieve this her RTV initiated a strengthening and… Read more
Celebrating a student who attended the Halberg games
A celebration for Kahn, from BLENNZ Napier, has been to attend the October Halberg games in Palmerston North. Kahn participated in a variety of events, from swimming to track and… Read more
Covid successes: Hybrid Developmental Orientation and Mobility Programming
Covid has meant that ‘hybrid’ – in person and via zoom – Specialist programming has become a creative way to support learners and their teams. This has been a success… Read more
BLENNZ Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-tara 2022
What a changeable world we have been walking in, pai kare! It’s been a great chance to be innovative though, and find new ways to get great outcomes for Ākonga. … Read more
Spirit of Attitude winner – Ese Aumalesulu
Just wanted to share the awesome news with you that our very own Ese received the “Spirit of Attitude” award last night at the Attitude Awards. Everyone who has worked… Read more
Emil – A success story
BLENNZ Nelson farewells Emil as he moves to Auckland to participate in the Kickstart Programme in 2015. Emil came onto the Nelson roll as a pre-schooler and has been a… Read more
Jayke Hopa heads to US Space Camp for 25th Anniversary of SCIVIS!
Last week we were able to share the first of two stories of BLENNZ students who are off to Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. Today Jayke Hopa shares his thoughts… Read more
