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Kura Community Conduct Expectations

22 Aug 2025

We would like to issue a reminder of our Kura (School) Community Conduct Expectations.

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Apply Now for the Mary Adeline Allen Scholarship!

14 Aug 2025

The Mary Adeline Allen Scholarship is awarded annually to support Deaf and hard of hearing children up to the age of 20 in achieving their educational and vocational goals.

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Why Early Access to Sign Language Is Essential for Deaf Children

04 Aug 2025

For years, families of deaf children have been told that learning sign language might interfere with their child’s ability to develop spoken language. This belief has led many parents to delay or avoid introducing sign language altogether. However, researchers Dr Kate Rowley and Dr Kate Rogers, who reviewed over 100 studies, found no evidence to support this concern. Dr Rowley presented some of these findings at the recent International Congress on the Education of the Deaf (ICED 2025) conference that I attended in Rome.

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Executive Principal Recruitment Committee - Update #5

04 Aug 2025

The Executive Principal Recruitment Committee has now finished the interview stage of the recruitment process.

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Building Strong Communication with Your Preschooler: A Parent's Guide

04 Aug 2025

Every child has the potential to become a confident communicator, and this journey begins from the moment they are born. The main stage for children to learn language is between birth and 3 years of age. Here are some tips to support language acquisition in deaf and hard of hearing preschoolers through everyday communication with your baby/child.

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The Family Book: Support When You Need It Most

28 Jul 2025

Getting news about your child's hearing can be upsetting. One minute you're thinking about typical parent things, and next you're thinking about things you never had to think about before. The good news? There's a clearer path forward than the maze of internet searches suggests.

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Intention to move to a board - Commissioner update

23 Jul 2025

Following the Ministry completing its recent annual review, I am now able to announce that I have received formal notification that the Ministry feel sufficient progress has been made on governance matters, and as a result, the next natural step for the school would therefore be to proceed to fix a date for an election of a Board.

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Policies for review in Term 3 2025

22 Jul 2025

Parents, staff, and board members are asked to review policies and procedures each term.

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Governance vs. Operations: Who Does What in Aotearoa Schools?

18 Jul 2025

If you've ever wondered who makes the big decisions at your child's school, you're not alone. Understanding the distinction between governance and operations can help you connect better with your school community.

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Executive Principal Recruitment Committee - Update #4

14 Jul 2025

The Executive Principal recruitment committee met on Wednesday, 25 June.

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