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Celebrating Our Outstanding Students!
06 Nov 2023
We are thrilled to announce the exceptional achievements of our students at the Hillmorton High Merit Assembly & Senior Prizegiving 2023! 🌟 We want to take a moment to recognise and celebrate their hard work, dedication, and remarkable accomplishments.
Read articleCentral Otago KIT Day 2023
02 Nov 2023
Hi, I’m Rylee, and I would like to tell you about the KIT Day I organised. We held it at Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell on the 19th of October. There were 41 people: 23 students and 18 adults.
Read articleDeaf Culture
05 Oct 2023
As young Deaf adults New Zealand Sign Language is our language. Sign language is a visual language which uses our hands and facial expressions. We wanted to share our language with the students and teachers at Ormiston Junior College.
Read articleTerm 3 Whānau Newsletter - 26 September 2023
26 Sep 2023
We're pleased to share this link to our quarterly newsletter with you and hope you enjoy reading this selection of stories from across our school community this term.
Read articleCelebrating International Week of Deaf People!
18 Sep 2023
This week, we are thrilled to join the global community in celebrating International Week of Deaf People.
Read articlePreserving Memories: Share Your Story with Us!
30 Aug 2023
We recently shared updates about the removal of some of our buildings from the Christchurch campus. The Gym is one that holds many memories, and we want to capture your memories before it becomes part of history.
Read articleChristchurch Campus Building Changes – Community Engagement Update
16 Aug 2023
At the recent community meeting held on the 14th of August, 2023 we discussed changes to the Christchurch Campus Buildings we had questions and answers from the event that we are sharing with you today.
Read articleChristchurch Campus Building Changes - Community Engagement
02 Aug 2023
We are excited to extend a warm invitation to a community information evening about some of the buildings on the Christchurch Campus. As a valued member of our vibrant community, we want you to be informed about the changes.
Read articleEducational Interpreters vs Communication Education Support Workers
27 Jul 2023
In the diverse landscape of education, every student deserves the opportunity to communicate effectively and participate fully in their learning journey. That's where the invaluable support of Educational Interpreters (EIs) and Communication/Education Support Workers (C/ESWs) comes into play. These dedicated professionals play crucial roles in supporting students with communication needs, but they have distinct focuses and areas of expertise.
Read articleJoin us in celebrating Ko Taku Reo 3rd Anniversary with a mesmerising poem
20 Jul 2023
Join us in celebrating our triumphant journey as we mark our third anniversary. On this momentous occasion, we are thrilled to share a beautiful poem meticulously crafted by our brilliant Deaf Strategic Lead, Amanda Everitt. Prepare to be enchanted by the skill, mastery and heartfelt words that await you.
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