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Sign 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 articleNZSL@School
21 Sept 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 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...
Read articleTe Wiki o te Reo Māori
13 Sept 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 Sept 2021
Kia ora koutou. Nau mai, haere mai ki te Mahuru Māori (Māori language month).
Read articleAssistive Technology Service
18 Aug 2021
Ko Taku Reo’s Assistive Technology Service is considered an essential service and is still operating under Level 4.
Read articleFishy Friday in Tū Kōkiri
08 Aug 2021
On Friday, Tū Kōkiri students really enjoyed "Fishy Friday" as part of their Food and Nutrition programme, at the Auckland Deaf Society.
Read articleKeep in Touch
05 Aug 2021
One of our learners at the Southland NZSL Immersion Hui wanted to apply what he had learned while reading his book 'Keep in Touch'.
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