We’ve supported our growth by focusing on coaching and partnering, enjoying the benefits of working together in this way, supportively and purposefully, and building a keen team that gives their best. Massey partnered… Read more
Visual Resource Centres
Immersion course modified during lockdown
Auckland going into lockdown became the catalyst for us examining what we could offer locally for our ākonga who were due to attend immersion. We were fortunate to secure the services of specialists in Activities of Daily Living, Music,… Read more
BLENNZ Pukekohe Visual Resource Centre
36 Taikaranga Street
Pukekohe
Auckland 2120
Relocation for Dunedin Visual Resource Centre
It was a delight for the Dunedin Visual Resource Centre team to start the year in their new office after finally moving in December. The office had been at Dunedin North Intermediate School for 14 years and was shared… Read more
In-Service workshops for Teachers, Teacher Aides and Early Support Workers around supporting ākonga who are Blind or have Low Vision
BLENNZ Whangarei was excited to offer our first In-Service Workshops for teachers, teacher aides and early support workers around supporting ākonga who are Blind or have Low Vision. Each workshop ran for one day with… Read more
Identifying Need through the IEP – Literacy
Extra support to ensure literacy progression was identified as a goal for an IEP, therefore the read it-build it-write it strategy was implemented. This involved using simple, enlarged wooden alphabet… Read more
VRC Coordinators sharing information
An incredible year in respect of BLENNZ’s response to Covid 19. As VRC Coordinators the ‘contactability, connectedness, and caring’ aspects of our roles came to the fore this year. Also, as… Read more
Taranaki Visual Resource Centre staffing and problem solving
Tara Lisney was appointed as a full-time fixed term RTV and quickly settled into her role developing warm, professional relationships with her ākonga and whānau. In Term 3, we regretfully… Read more
Wellington Visual Resource Centre – coaching, culture and PLD
This year, main team focuses included: receiving WIT Professional Development; developing capability through coaching; and the continuance of developing a culture that enhances the engagement, productivity and growth of our people. WIT PLD – has been completed and applied in a… Read more
Visit by the National Assessment Service to Napier
The National Assessment Service went to Napier in early September 2019. This was particularly timely, as four early childhood ākonga were transitioning to school. It has been lovely to see many of the recommendations… Read more