Marlene Rush, born in Wellington, was the 20th Deaf student to enrol at St Dominics School for the Deaf (Island Bay) in 1946. She stayed at St Dominics until she left in 1958 at 17-years-old. Marlene talks about her involvement in the Deaf community. She was interviewed on 9 January 2002 at her home in Palmerston North, talking us through some of her photos towards the end.
| Donated by | Dorothy Jones |
| Original format | Hi-8 |
| Reference number | DJ50-02-LS01 |
1960s
St Dominics School for the Deaf hold their annual Gala Day – year unknown.
1968
“A Deaf Child in the Family” is an award-winning film which shows authentic scenes from Deaf education centres at Kelston, St Dominics and Sumner, produced as a resource for families of deaf children.
1984
Footage from the 40th Anniversary of St Dominic’s school for the Deaf in Feilding held in June of 1984. This video shows a tour of the school grounds, welcoming speeches to attendees and the celebrations that follow over the weekend.
1970
What was school life was like for pupils who attended St Dominic’s School for the Deaf in Feilding? Footage includes hearing tests, classroom teaching, and celebrating a pupil’s 5th birthday with his classmates, before Mass with the Sisters.
1944
The story of Catholic Deaf-Mute education, what has been done for deaf students by Dominican Nuns, and the new St. Dominic’s School for Deaf Children in Wellington.
1965
