Keep in touch days

Keep in touch days (KIT days) are organised by Resource Teachers of the Deaf for our Outreach students in mainstream classes and schools to meet and interact with other Deaf and hard of hearing students.

KIT Days are all classed as Ko Taku Reo EOTC (education outside the classroom) events and are run in accordance and with guidance from EONZ (Education Outdoors New Zealand) and Ministry of Education health and safety guidelines.

KIT days provide the chance to:

- Provide authentic opportunities for Deaf students to interact, supporting their progress and achievement within the New Zealand Curriculum
- Enhance student wellbeing by fostering a sense of belonging, identity, and empowerment
- Provide the opportunity to share experiences, develop friendships and meaningful relationships with other Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children
- Provide opportunities to interact with the Deaf community and role models who know what it's like growing up being Deaf or hard of hearing
- Create a context to learn about and explore NZSL, Deaf culture, identity, language, history and customs
- Provide opportunities to develop and enhance leaderships skills of students through Tuakana/Teina relationships
- Connect whānau and caregivers, giving them the opportunities to witness the dynamic environment where DHH students can interact, and to meet other adults with shared experiences
- Be a part of a diverse and inclusive community

For more information contact outreachschool@kotakureo.school.nz