Transition to school is often an exciting but stressful time for the child involved as well as those around them. Having a well-planned transition process that is flexible enough to… Read more
0-4 yrs
National Assessment Service visit to Palmerston North
The BLENNZ National Assessment Service (NAS) provides support to 14 Visual Resource Centres located throughout NZ by offering assessment both at Homai Campus, as well as locally in the regions…. Read more
National Assessment Service (NAS) visits the team at Nelson Visual Resource Centre
We enjoyed a successful collaboration between the National Assessment Service and our local team during the year. Our local RTVs and the child’s parents watched Patrick Pink complete a very… Read more
Technology
Technology provides vital tools that support learning, and helps fulfil the expectation that all learners have full access to the curriculum. Examples of technology include both mainstream and assistive technologies:… Read more
Developmental Orientation and Mobility (DOM)
“Kia ora and welcome to the BLENNZ Developmental Orientation & Mobility (DOM) page. DOM is a Specialist Service – like OT and physio – that school students who have Vision… Read more
Te Whāriki
Te Whāriki is the Ministry of Education’s early childhood curriculum policy statement. All early childhood education services are required to deliver a curriculum that empowers young children to be confident… Read more
Active learning outside at Homai ECC
Since the opening of ‘Freemason Park’ at the Homai Early Childhood Centre, children, whānau and staff are playing, discovering and learning in the new environment. The children are taking time… Read more
BLENNZ Christchurch – New experiences in a new location
Since moving into our new premises at the beginning of the year, we have been looking at what extra learning experiences we can offer to our population of learners. Our… Read more
Emergency Services Visit Homai ECC
Over the course of the year, there has been an ongoing interest in emergency services in our community. We have had visits from the fire service with their fire engine… Read more
Homai Early Childhood Centre
Group music and movement sessions form part of the programme at Homai Early Childhood Centre. During some sessions we engage the children through Clonker Board activities (figure 1) and children… Read more
