The Bay of Plenty East team is embracing another busy, rewarding year filled with fun, engagement, and challenges for our learners.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our diverse learners' progress and personal achievements in their mainstream schools. From participating in sports, learning through sign, and deepening their understanding of Deaf culture to embracing their unique cultural identities, demonstrating community spirit, and growing their literacy through dynamic and engaging activities — our learners continue to inspire us every step of the way.

Mercury Wonderful Energy Award

Jack represented Tauranga Intermediate School in Indoor Bowls at the September Zespri AIMS Games held in Tauranga. 

Jack’s ‘Act of Kindness’ earned him a Mercury Wonderful Energy Award, which celebrates a great attitude and positive energy, and five awards were given each day. Jack went out of his way for a fellow indoor bowler he’d never met.
“I just helped her and made sure she wasn’t lonely,” he said. When he saw a first-time bowler hiding in the corner, all upset and overwhelmed, Jack wanted to help. Although the girl was from another school, Jack wouldn’t leave her side until she calmed down and laughed again.

Jack loves meeting people and making new friends. Jack was nominated for the Mercury Award by the girl’s mother.