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Philosophy to Practice
14 Sept 2026
Bilingual deaf education in Aotearoa New Zealand stands at an important point in its development. Years of research, advocacy, and the lived experiences of Deaf communities have made one thing increasingly clear: access to language is fundamental. For deaf ākonga, this means more than inclusion, it means full, meaningful access to a rich and accessible language from the very beginning of life.
Read articleTe Wiki o te Reo Māori | Māori Language Week 2026
14 Sept 2026
Welcome to Te Wiki o te Reo Māori | Māori Language Week 2026! To help you on your reo journey, we've put together a selection of resources that you can use to further your te reo skills.
Read articleOnline GP care now free for ākonga 13 and under
09 Sept 2026
With health services in high demand, online GP care is an option for accessing care, and the service is now free for all ākonga up to and including age 13.
Read articleWeek 7 Weekly Wrap - 31 August - 4 September
07 Sept 2026
Museum outings, meaningful whānau feedback, Sign Tree learning, and a key Whaikaha meeting – it's all in this week's wrap.
Read articleDeaf Leadership Programme
02 Sept 2026
Sixteen Deaf staff from all across the country have come together for the first intake of the programme, joining a one-hour Zoom session every two weeks, with a two-day face-to-face workshop planned for later in the programme. Participants also work in pairs, meeting regularly to learn from one another and complete activities through a dedicated LearnWorlds module.
Read articleWeek 6 Weekly Wrap - 24-28 August
31 Aug 2026
A Book Day parade, community consultations across Auckland, and a new Deaf Leadership course video.
Read articleApply Now for the Mary Adeline Allen Scholarship!
12 Aug 2026
The Mary Adeline Allen Scholarship is awarded annually to assist children up to the age of 20 in New Zealand with their educational and vocational training aspirations. The scholarship is not limited to current students of Ko Taku Reo, making it accessible to all Deaf and Hard of Hearing children across New Zealand.
Read articleShaping our school's future
12 Aug 2026
As a valued partner of our Ko Taku Reo school community, Executive Principal Amy Geue, together with the Executive Leadership Team and Board members, invites you to help shape our strategic plan for your Deaf or hard of hearing child in New Zealand.
Read articlePolicies for review in Term 3 2026
22 Jul 2026
Parents, staff, and board members are asked to review policies and procedures each term.
Read articleTerm 2 Whānau Newsletter - 1 July 2026
01 Jul 2026
We're pleased to share our "Grow" quarterly newsletter with you and hope you enjoy reading this selection of stories from across our school community this term.
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