BLENNZ Taranaki currently has 5 teachers and an administrator. Many of our learners have iPads to help access the curriculum and our teachers have iPads to use in their teaching…. Read more
Learning Areas
Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori, Maori Language week
Welcome to Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori, Maori Language week. The theme for 2013 is Nga Ingoa Maori, Maori names. To celebrate and discover the wonder of Ingoa Maori,… Read more
Immersion Courses for 2013
Up to 22 immersion courses have been planned for 2013. The purpose of Immersion courses is to bring learners with a similar teaching need together to gain skills and knowledge… Read more
Valerie Adams visits Freedom Nathan at Manurewa High
Freedom Nathan is a Year 11 student who attends Manurewa High School. She loves sports and enjoys playing blind cricket and goal ball. Freedom is learning to play shot put… Read more
Students playing cricket – A student report
In February the BLENNZ Satellite Class along with some students from Kickstart and Rimu Unit went to a cricket fun day. This was held at the Parnell Cricket Grounds. The… Read more
Sharing abacus skills
An abacus continues to be an invaluable tool for many children who are blind, as learning about number placement and calculations can be done by touch.