After being postponed twice our NAS visit went ahead in February. This was a relief for everyone organising it and for ākonga and whānau who had waited patiently. The opportunity… Read more
Events
2021 Highlights for Gisborne VRC
In 2021 we have had a few highlights. One of these was the NAS visit in March after two planned visits that were cancelled due to Covid. The team were… Read more
Education Programmes delivered by the BEL’s team
The BELS team conducted two professional education programmes in 2021 specifically for RTV working with early childhood ākonga. 101 in June for 14 RTV covered topics that supported philosophy of… Read more
Team Growth Cycle goal in Life Skills
Our Taranaki Team Growth Cycle goal this year has been to build our knowledge and expertise in the Life Skills (LS) area of the Expanded Core Curriculum. At the beginning of Term… Read more
The BLENNZ Pukekohe VRC opening
The Pukekohe Visual Resource Centre opened in February 2021. The foundation team consisted of Aimee Peterken (Manager), Sandra Lang (Admin/Resource Production), Adrian Conroy (RTV) and Linda Rees (RTV). Kay Daly (National… Read more
Learning sessions for ākonga
In Term Two we were excited to offer Pārekareka Rāpare (formerly Fun Friday) again. We had a theme of ‘rolling’. The session includes physical indoor and outdoor activities, assembling and cutting of sushi, social skills… Read more
Curriculum Day for primary aged braille ākonga
On the 26th May, Tauranga VRC ran a Curriculum Day for our primary aged braille ākonga. The aim of the day was to explore measurement of time and space. Developmental Orientation and Mobility… Read more
Coaching and partnering approaches
We’ve supported our growth by focusing on coaching and partnering, enjoying the benefits of working together in this way, supportively and purposefully, and building a keen team that gives their best. Massey partnered… Read more
Immersion course modified during lockdown
Auckland going into lockdown became the catalyst for us examining what we could offer locally for our ākonga who were due to attend immersion. We were fortunate to secure the services of specialists in Activities of Daily Living, Music,… Read more
Relocation for Dunedin Visual Resource Centre
It was a delight for the Dunedin Visual Resource Centre team to start the year in their new office after finally moving in December. The office had been at Dunedin North Intermediate School for 14 years and was shared… Read more
