We have had a recent teaching focus on the close range exploration of real objects – specifically water creatures – with some of our low vision, primary students. They revelled… Read more
The New Zealand Curriculum
BLENNZ Taranaki – Creating stories using Book Creator
BLENNZ Taranaki currently has 5 teachers and an administrator. Many of our learners have iPads to help access the curriculum and our teachers have iPads to use in their teaching…. Read more
BLENNZ Christchurch – Developing Social Skills
Students from Christchurch have been involved in various ‘Social Skills’ based activities this year. A group of students who have low vision from BLENNZ participated in the event “Mural Madness… Read more
BLENNZ Napier – Developing Life Skills
Six-year-old Jordan attended the ‘I Can Do It’ Immersion Course for Braille Learners aged 5 – 8. This has been a highlight and talking point for Jordan as she recalls… Read more
2013 Braille Proficiency Examination (Unified English Braille)
Jointly administered by The Australian Braille Authority and The Braille Authority of New Zealand Aotearoa Trust. The Braille Authorities of Australia and New Zealand are pleased to announce the 2013… Read more
Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori, Maori Language week
Welcome to Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori, Maori Language week. The theme for 2013 is Nga Ingoa Maori, Maori names. To celebrate and discover the wonder of Ingoa Maori,… Read more
Immersion Courses for 2013
Up to 22 immersion courses have been planned for 2013. The purpose of Immersion courses is to bring learners with a similar teaching need together to gain skills and knowledge… Read more
Valerie Adams visits Freedom Nathan at Manurewa High
Freedom Nathan is a Year 11 student who attends Manurewa High School. She loves sports and enjoys playing blind cricket and goal ball. Freedom is learning to play shot put… Read more
ERO Report 2012
BLENNZ was delighted to receive its very positive ERO Report in which the Board of Trustees, staff and management have been commended for the quality of the services being provided. The… Read more
The launch of BLENNZ Learning Library
The BLENNZ Learning Library is now live! The culmination of a 5 year project, the online collection of stories has been written by BLENNZ educators primarily as a resource for… Read more