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  1. 1950
    Video — Donated by Susan Hamilton Image of Susan Hamilton

    Titirangi School for the Deaf students picnic at Motuihe Island

    Boarding students at Titirangi School for the Deaf are treated to a day out to Motihue Island (Te Motu-a-Ihenga) in the Hauraki Gulf, 17 kilometres from downtown Auckland.

  2. 1959
    Video — Donated by Susan Hamilton Image of Susan Hamilton

    Sports Day at Kelston School for the Deaf

    The School for Deaf annual sports day is held at Kelston with athletics, long jumping, relay races and performances.

  3. 1956
    Video — Donated by Susan Hamilton Image of Susan Hamilton

    Picnic by the Parau Camp House

    Titirangi students and their families picnic at the Parau Camp House in West Auckland. The property was purchased in 1955 and groups of children, teachers and parents spent many a happy weekend here.

  4. 1955
    Video — Donated by Susan Hamilton Image of Susan Hamilton

    Parent’s Day at Titirangi School for Deaf (1955)

    Annual Parent’s Day at Titirangi School for Deaf, where students show their parents around the school and put on a performance – tumbling, boxing, puppetry, ball handing and ballet.

  5. 2000
    Video — Donated by Dorothy Jones Image of Dorothy Jones

    Memories of Merv Forman and Nellie Benney

    Merv and Nellie Forman are both interviewed by Dorothy Jones on their lives and their involvement with the Deaf community at their home in Hawkes Bay.

  6. 2000
    Video — Donated by Hilda Tamepo Image of Hilda Tamepo

    Memories of John McRae

    John McRae is filmed at his home in Napier where he lived with his wife Verna. John explains some highlights from his life story including his experiences at school, travelling the world for Deaf sports, and his involvement in the Deaf community. The video includes his commentary of various photos and objects in their house.

  7. 2003
    Video — Donated by Barry Kinnaird Image of Barry Kinnaird

    Memories of Barry Kinnaird

    A Deaf bowling legend, Barry Kinnaird was well known for his indoor and outdoor bowling achievements, participating in many New Zealand opens, Deaf Conventions and international competitions.

  8. 1980
    MAGAZINE – NEW ZEALAND DEAF NEWS

    NZ Deaf News: September 1980 (Vol. 17, No. 5)

  9. 1957
    Video — Donated by Susan Hamilton Image of Susan Hamilton

    Parent’s Day at Titirangi School for Deaf (1957)

    Annual Parent’s Day at Titirangi School for Deaf, where students show their parents around the school and put on a performance – dancing, tītītōrea (short stick games) with end-of-year prizes.

  10. 2002
    Video — Donated by AUT VISUAL LANGUAGES SECTION Image of AUT VISUAL LANGUAGES SECTION

    Memories of Patreena Bryan

    Patreena Bryan (also known as Pat, with her sign name being TAP – a play on her name) is filmed at AUT talking to NZSL interpreting students. Married with two sons, Patreena talks about her schooling days at Titirangi and her involvement with the Deaf community.

  11. 1950
    Video — Donated by Susan Hamilton Image of Susan Hamilton

    Titirangi School for the Deaf hosts its annual Christmas party

    Deaf students dress up and parade around the back of Titirangi School for the Deaf at its annual Christmas party.

  12. 1952
    Video — Donated by Susan Hamilton Image of Susan Hamilton

    Where are the deaf children?

    This footage appears to be an early attempt in creating an educational filming activity for deaf children at Titirangi School for the Deaf.

  13. 1992
    Video — Donated by Victoria University of Wellington Image of Victoria University of Wellington

    Jubilee Ball: Celebrating 50 Years of Deaf Schools in Auckland

    Nearly 500 alumni and members of the Deaf community, well presented with dinner suits, bow ties, evening gowns, hairdos and the works enjoy an evening at the Avondale Racecourse.

  14. 1952
    Video — Donated by Susan Hamilton Image of Susan Hamilton

    Day trip to the Parnell Baths

    Students at Titirangi School for the Deaf are treated to a day trip to the Parnell Baths.

  15. 1992
    Video — Donated by Victoria University of Welliington Image of Victoria University of Welliington

    A journey through the 50 years of Auckland Schools for the Deaf

    A NZSL narrated video taking viewers through the history of Auckland Schools for the Deaf, from Newton East, Myers Park, Titirangi, Mt Wellington and finally, Kelston.

  16. 2000
    Video — Donated by Dorothy Jones Image of Dorothy Jones

    Memories of Ray Forman and Polly Karaka

    Ray Forman and Polly Karaka both talk about bits and pieces of their life. Ray talks about being “kicked out” of Sumner as the New Zealand army occupied the school during the World War II.

  17. 2000
    Video — Donated by Dorothy Jones Image of Dorothy Jones

    Memories of Keith and Irene Gordon

    Memories of Keith and Irene Gordon, recorded on 27 June 2000. They were both foundation members of Manawatu Deaf Society – founded on 7 July 1962. Keith was awarded life membership of Manawatu Deaf Society on 16 December 2000.

  18. 1995
    MAGAZINE – NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE DEAF

    NFD Communicate: February 1995

  19. 1992
    JOURNAL – NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE DEAF

    NFD Communicate: March 1992

  20. 1984
    Video — Donated by Susan Hamilton Image of Susan Hamilton

    Auckland Schools for Deaf: 45th Reunion

    Brief footage of the crowd at Kelston for its 45th reunion. The Auckland weather holds up for the outdoor festivities!

  21. 1955
    Video — Donated by Susan Hamilton Image of Susan Hamilton

    School for the Deaf pupils visit Auckland Zoo

    Deaf pupils visit Auckland Zoo and enjoy group rides on an elephant at the zoo.

  22. 1955
    Video — Donated by Susan Hamilton Image of Susan Hamilton

    Christmas parade at Titirangi School for the Deaf

    The courtyard at Titirangi School for Deaf’s came in handy in events such as the Christmas parade with everyone in fancy dress!

  23. 2000
    Video — Donated by AUT Visual Languages Section Image of AUT Visual Languages Section

    Memories of Ivan and Hilda Tamepo

    In an open and touching interview, Ivan and Hilda tell their tales of growing up in New Zealand, and look back on photos from their deaf schooling years.

  24. 2002
    Video — Donated by AUT Visual Languages Section Image of AUT Visual Languages Section

    Memories of Ava Buzzard (2002)

    Ava Buzzard talks about life growing up in Christchurch, her hobbies, moving to Auckland as well as her children and their educational upbringing.

  25. 1960
    Video — Donated by Susan Hamilton Image of Susan Hamilton

    Formal opening of Parau, a beach property with a large brick hostel

    Parents of deaf children raised thousands of pounds to buy a beach property at Parau where a large brick hostel was built. Groups of children, teachers and parents spent many a happy weekend there.

  26. 1956-57
    Video — Donated by Susan Hamilton Image of Susan Hamilton

    Kelston School for Deaf: Clearing of the Ground and Construction

    Students from the Titirangi School for the Deaf visit the construction site of the future Kelston School for the Deaf.

  27. 1955
    Video — Donated by Susan Hamilton Image of Susan Hamilton

    Annual Sports Day at Mt Wellington

    Annual school sports day at the large grounds at Mt Wellington, with the school surrounded by farmland. The Titirangi children travelled to Mt Wellington by buses. Mt Wellington closed once the Kelston hostel block opened in 1960.

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