Year 8 Signing Student Delivers Powerful Speech on Isolation, Inclusion, and Deaf Pride.

After moving to New Zealand from the Philippines a year ago, Eleana has been learning NZSL as her third language. She delivered a speech to her class at the end of term three. Eleana speaks about being proud to be Deaf, feeling isolated in her school as no one talks to her, and that she will teach other students if they want to learn. Eleana has improved significantly with her signing over the past year and is gaining confidence in communicating with other Deaf students and adults. This progress is due to her perseverance and work ethic.