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
Learners
ZoomPals Hui online Immersion course
This year has been challenging for the Immersion team as we responded to the challenges presented by the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns (nationally and Auckland-wide). We have seen these challenges as an opportunity to grow and develop Immersion courses; trying new… Read more
Being prepared for change
Our work load changed in the year of Covid -19 and our delivery evolved. Remote learning provision became a priority. Making connections via Zoom and messaging become the order of the day. Appropriate devices and parental help… Read more
Goalball session with learner’s class
In the last week of term 2, two BLENNZ learners and their classes from Glen Eden Intermediate experienced a goalball session facilitated by Casey from Blind Sport NZ. Both classes prepared for the session by… Read more
Netsafe’s Online Safety Parent Toolkit
As we spend more time online during the nationwide lockdown it is a good opportunity to be thinking about how we can stay safe and what we can do to… Read more
Keeping safe online during the lockdown
The Ministry of Education has provided some helpful advice and tips for parents, caregivers and whānau on how to discuss internet safety with their children – of all ages. They… Read more
BLENNZ Auckland North West relocation
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
Coming together to learn about tactile graphics and early braille skills
At BLENNZ Taranaki this year, a group of RTVs have focused their inquiry topic around tactile graphics and early braille skills. This also included a trip to the Palmerston North… Read more
‘Make a hamburger’ lunch – Celebrating te wiki o te reo Māori!
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
BLENNZ Napier students learning new skills
Kahn is learning to use the iPad Pro 12.9” to enable him to access the curriculum. He particularly enjoys the independence gained through being able to capture information and produce… Read more
