It has been an exciting start to 2017 with a many things happening around Homai Campus. We have had to deal with some incredibly wet weather as well as studying water in… Read more
Parents family & whānau
Barbara Armitage Award 2016
Congratulations to Maria Stevens Recipient of the Barbara Armitage award Background At the ATVI conference held in Tauranga in 2003 it was proposed that a suitable memorial be established in… 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
Updating the Little Sensory Room – Palmerston North Visual Resource Centre
Little Sensory Rooms are supporting our young learners to explore space through vision, hearing and touch. We have reviewed our existing equipment based on the work of Roman-Lantzy to achieve success… Read more
BLENNZ Developmental Orientation and Mobility Specialist Team has some firsts this year!
The DOM Specialist team has developed to a full complement of staff for the first time in 2016. Ernie and Melanie, complete their Specialist DOM Credentials this year. This involved… Read more
Gisborne VRC inquiry – Assistive technology solutions for learners
BLENNZ Gisborne Visual Resource Centre inquiry for 2016 has been to research how our BLENNZ learners can be provided with appropriate Assistive Technology systems, which are well matched to their… Read more
BLENNZ Homai Early Childhood Centre get creative
Whānau and staff combined their creativity to produce resources for children to use at home and in the centre. Making of faces was popular with whānau and, with faces being… 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
