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Ko Taku Reo's Assistive Technology service
12 Apr 2022
Ko Taku Reo's Assistive Technology service will be closed from Friday 15 April through to Monday 25 April, reopening Tuesday 26 April.
Read articleSenior Virtual Deaf Space
11 Feb 2022
Senior Deaf SpaceThursday 4-5pm OR Friday 4-5pm Starting 3rd and/or 4th March Y9-Y13+ Students can come and learn about: Deafhood, Deaf identity, Navigating a hearing world, Deaf gain.
Read articleNZSL Immersion Hub Deaf Club Trip
22 Nov 2021
On Tuesday, students from the Wellington NZSL Immersion Hub made the trip to Deaf Club in Johnsonville.
Read articleHuman Rights in Time of Crisis
26 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 articleCherishing Deaf History
20 Sept 2021
One of the unique aspects is cherishing Deaf History which is the focus of today.
Read articleInternational Week of The Deaf People
20 Sept 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...
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