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Human Rights in Time of Crisis
26 Sep 2021
Ko Taku Reo is pleased to join with communities all over the world to celebrate International Week of the Deaf and this year’s theme of Celebrating Thriving Deaf Communities. In line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), we are committed to keeping our communities informed through accessible media. We see this as a foundation of student success.
Read articleDeaf Culture and Arts
25 Sep 2021
Today's International Week of Deaf People's theme is Deaf Culture and Arts. The Attitude Awards were looking for Deaf sign-singers for their end of year Attitude Awards. Two students have been selected from Tu Kokiri (post high school program), Ko Taku Reo School/Deaf Education NZ.
Read articleIntersectional Deaf Communities
24 Sep 2021
Today's International Week of Deaf People's theme is Intersectional Deaf Communities. Our Maori Strategic Lead Kathie Rifle talks about how our Indigenous Deaf Community experience double discrimination and disadvantage as they navigate the experiences of developing a secure identity as both Deaf and Māori.
Read articleSign language for All Deaf Learners
22 Sep 2021
Today's International Week of Deaf People's theme is Sign Language for All Deaf Learners. We work with our youngest learners to create environments that respect their choices, culture, and languages. This includes NZSL which gives all Deaf tamariki access to language.
Read articleSustainable Deaf Leadership
21 Sep 2021
Today's International Week of Deaf People's theme is Sustainable Leadership. As we are a multilingual learning organisation, we seek to develop leadership in our students and staff in culturally responsive ways. Amanda Everitt, our Deaf Strategic Lead shares some things about Sustainable Deaf Leadership at Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education New Zealand.
Read articleNZSL@School
21 Sep 2021
This message is for Teachers/RTD's/School Support staff who work with students who receive top-up funding for their Communication/Education Support Workers from NZSL@School.
Read articleCherishing Deaf History
20 Sep 2021
One of the unique aspects is cherishing Deaf History which is the focus of today.
Read articleInternational Week of The Deaf People
20 Sep 2021
Ko Taku Reo is joining in the celebration of International Week of Deaf People, and IWDP has been celebrated since 1958. Deaf People have always found ways to connect all over the globe to share their common bonds and experiences. Our Deaf Strategic Lead Amanda Everitt tells us a story about two Deaf women trekking in a mountainous village and coming across a special person...
Read articleTe Wiki o te Reo Māori
13 Sep 2021
Tēnā koutou katoa. Ko tēnei Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori This week is a great time to be learning some new kupu (words) and phrases to help us as a nation strengthen the use of Te Reo Māori, Aotearoa’s first and indigenous language.
Read articleMahuru Māori Challenge
10 Sep 2021
Kia ora koutou. Nau mai, haere mai ki te Mahuru Māori (Māori language month).
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