Diamond is a 71/2 year old learner who is blind. Diamond’s motivation to swim has been used to increase his engagement and learning outcomes.
Learners
BLENNZ becomes a prescribed body and The Marrakesh Treaty
It has been a hugely exciting day for BLENNZ. We have now become a prescribed body under the Copyright Regulations which will help us to provide accessible copies of books… Read more
Oliver performing as Oliver in Oliver!
It is often humbling and impressive when students on the BLENNZ roll overcome their vision impairment and out-compete their sighted peers in academic and extra curricular activities. Oliver, a Year… Read more
Henry takes flight – ‘Digitally Speaking’ Immersion Course promotes sharing technology skills
In Term 4 Harry attended his first Immersion Course at Homai. He had an unforgettable start to the week with his first flight and the opportunity to sit in the… Read more
Spirit of Attitude winner – Ese Aumalesulu
Just wanted to share the awesome news with you that our very own Ese received the “Spirit of Attitude” award last night at the Attitude Awards. Everyone who has worked… Read more
Jessica learns to cope with nerves becoming a confident public speaker
Jessica attended an Immersion course – “Interact: getting dramatic”. They went to the play – “The Elephant Thief” and Jessica said, “Having the touch tour meant I could visualise what… Read more
Developing confidence in areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum
During 2016 several BLENNZ Napier learners have been working towards Expanded Core Curriculum goals. Two intermediate aged learners attended the ‘Interact, Getting Dramatic’ Immersion Course held in June. In addition… Read more
Low Vision Awareness Workshop
This year BLENNZ Hamilton RTVs have run a number of low vision awareness workshops in classrooms. We have had excellent feedback from these workshops, with two classroom teachers taking the… Read more
Orientation and Mobility in Action – Team Collaboration
Last year one of our teachers, Will Pike, completed his Massey DOM Community Supporters Certificate. As part of team collaboration with Mel Harvey, Will works with Nikki, a secondary school… Read more
BLENNZ Christchurch – iPad Only Club
BLENNZ Christchurch continues to make the most of their larger facilities by running various programmes for their learners; including music, social and preschool/parent groups. This year we have started an… Read more
