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

1992
  • Deaf Education
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.
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With the 50th Jubilee of Auckland Schools for the Deaf being hosted during Queens Birthday weekend, Kevin and Sara Pivac takes the viewer through a journey of the different locations of Deaf schools in Auckland. The video ends with a look into the room of the organising jubilee committee where they are doing research for the book, ‘Celebrating 50 Years of Deaf Schools in Auckland: 1942–1992’.

NZSL story – Taonga source: Patreena Bryan

Titirangi School for the Deaf: Going home for the holidays

Patreena Bryan, an ex-Titirangi School for the Deaf student reminisces when students would be going home for the holidays, and how they'd all wake up at 5am in excitement for the day (and holidays) ahead!
NZSL story – Taonga source: John Mansell

John’s Early School Days at Titirangi

John recalls his time as a student at Titirangi School for the Deaf, starting as a day pupil before becoming a boarder. He remembers the layout of the school well, including shortcuts to the bedrooms at the top of Lopdell House. The annual Christmas party was a highlight, with Deaf children dressing up for the occasion. One year, John wore a playing card costume made by his mum. He fondly remembers four Christmas parties before the tradition ended when the school moved to Kelston. He left school at 14 and a half after landing a job.
Taonga source:
Victoria University of Wellington
Original format:
VHS
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, VUW29-01-EDU92
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