On May 7th, we held a Sports day for BLENNZ primary and intermediate aged learners. 18 learners attended. It was held at the PHAB Building in Takapuna. Out on the… Read more
Learners
Curriculum, Progression & Achievement
Emerging Ideas Videos The Curriculum, Progress and Achievement Ministerial Advisory Group want an education system where all students and ākonga have the opportunity to learn – to be successful in… Read more
BLENNZ Southland – Cool Cane Kids!
Kay Daly has been sharing cane tips and skills with staff and students. Each student has a different emphasis in his or her cane work. One is learning how to negotiate… Read more
Curriculum Days – Identifying goals and capturing student voice
This year BLENNZ Northland have been running three curriculum days each term. These consist of a Low Vision Group (primary and intermediate), Braille Club (primary) and a Braille Secondary Schools… Read more
Curriculum Day opportunity for ākonga practise life skills
Our Curriculum Day was an opportunity for our blind and low vision ākonga to get together and practise some life skills, whilst having fun in the process. Amongst the many… Read more
BLENNZ Taranaki welcomes their new manager, Kay Hood
It is always exciting to get groups of BLENNZ learners together to work on BLENNZ Curriculum skills. Groups of learners came into BLENNZ Taranaki for an Art day and a… Read more
Around New Zealand 88 ākonga attend 14 Immersion courses in 2017
The Immersion Service has provided 14 planned courses in 2017. A total of 88 ākonga have attended 122 places on Immersion Courses this year. The courses have covered diverse topics… Read more
Jared visits the National Assessment Service
Jared has Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy which affects his central visual field. He has difficulty with clarity of images, low levels of contrast and clutter. When a learner has such challenges… Read more
Ako in action – Christchurch Visual Resource Centre
It was identified within our centre that many of our learners, parents and RTVs struggle with keeping up-to-date with technology… that is beginning to change, as we discover the wealth… Read more
Positive things happening at BLENNZ Napier
Positives for BLENNZ Staff BLENNZ Napier began the year with a new look due to refurbishment. New paint, blinds, and carpet, together with revised storage areas, all contributed to a… Read more
