Meeting with the IHC librarians in Wellington

the IHC is an important organisation that greatly help the disability sector by sending out information to families and disabled people. Ros and Ann are lucky to work in such a tall building - 14th floor Willis Street.

On our way to see Hon. Nicky Wagner, Minister Disability Issues!!!

Silverdale Primary School - with Gillian Ingham the school teacher who supported me in high school:)

It was great meeting Margaret who is the Principal of Silverdale Primary school

She suggest I run an exhibition in their staff room.

After our visit she called me a role model and she published a story about my visit in the school's newsletter!

Hillcrest Primary School: a hearty discussion!

The discussion was so lively that we barely remembered to take a picture in Hillcrest primary school!

Southwell School Principal - interested in new ideas to inspire students

Picture taken in Southwell school. The Principal offered to visit the art room and the art teacher was very pleased to see us.

It was interesting to discuss how the school takes pride in helping their students with disabilities.  I came away ready to roll with new ideas!

Tamahere Model Country School: a warm welcome in the staff room

This is the 1 where I had a staff meeting

I spoke to 3 of them in depth.

They remember me from years 2000 - 2002
They said about when I was in their class room
I felt proud of how much I developed since that age.

Taking Action: starting our UNESCO book project - Three site visits amongst the 8 confirmed meetings with educators

For the start of our UNESCO book project, we have already visited three locations (2 in Auckland with Minji and Ngaire - photo below) and one in meeting with the Matangi Primary school Principal (photo below too).

We are so grateful to have received funding from the Eleos Trust to start on our pilot - talk to teachers, parents, school principals and people with disabilities.