Empowering Students: BLENNZ Adapted Sports Day Success

Published: June 29, 2026

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On March 10, 2026, eight BLENNZ Napier ākonga (aged 7–17) gathered for an adapted sports day. Bringing Te Mātaioho/The Expanded Core Curriculum to life, the event built skills and confidence for mainstream school sports.

Figure 1 Ranveer and Auti playing swish ball opposite Charlene and Whitiora
Figure 1: Ranveer and Auti, playing swish ball opposite Charlene and Whitiora

Specialist providers from the Halberg Foundation, Blind Low Vision NZ, Disability Sport & Recreation Hawke's Bay, and the BLENNZ Sports Lead delivered expert instruction in four key areas: 

Boccia: A precision-based Paralympic sport. 

Court Sports: Football, badminton, and tennis using sound balls and high-visibility gear. 

Wheels: Riding specialised trikes and tandem bikes. 

Taonga Tākaro: Cultural play, including crafting and using poi. 

Students had a blast, building physical skills and peer connections. They are already eager for the next adapted sports event in Term 3!


Five people in a gymnasium practicing soccer ball control, each with a soccer ball at their feet. There are two boys (Ranveer and Kahn) and two girls (Auti and Charlene) and one adult (Stuart).  They are all wearing casual sportswear, positioned along a wall with gym floor markings visible

Figure 2: Ranveer, Kahn, Auti and Charlene practising their football dribbling skills with Stuart (BLENNZ Sports Lead)