11/06/2026
Job Vacancy!
Walton School are looking for someone interested in supporting a Deaf student who requires NZ Sign Language (NZSL) as well as spoken language.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support a student’s learning and communication in a school environment.
If you are interested, please contact the Principal, Jeremy Kurth:
📧 Email: [email protected]
Or you can call the school and ask to talk to Jeremy.
📞 Phone: 07 888 3817.
Thank you.
09/05/2026
Definitely, we want more Deaf Schools in NZ, or to bring them back again. I grew up attending a Deaf School with my Deaf sister also many Deaf children.
It gave us a strong sense of identity, community, language, and belonging that every Deaf child deserves to experience.
The video is in American Sign Language, where she explained the difference between a Deaf School and a Deaf Program.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYGVStip0KQ/?igsh=MTZ6N2RnMmwyeDIxaA==
This isn’t about which school is “better.” I’m simply sharing what I personally observed at Deaf camp. Deaf environment and full language access can shape communication in such different ways.
Does that mean Deaf school is the only way Deaf children should interact? No. But it does remind me how important Deaf exposure and community can be for DHH kids.
That’s why I encourage parents to bring their DHH children to Deaf events, Deaf socials, Deaf camps, playgroups, and community spaces whenever possible. Even if it’s only for a short time here and there—that still matters. Every bit of exposure, language access, and connection can make a difference. #deafcommunity #deafhohkidsrock #deaf #asl
09/05/2026