Braille competition for school students

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The Braille Authority of New Zealand Aotearoa Trust (BANZAT) is holding an exciting competition for students who read braille in years 1-10. The purpose of the competition is to help students appreciate the practical benefits of braille and increase confidence through public speaking.

Students will be asked to prepare a short speech, which they must deliver in front of a group of people using braille notes. The speech will be recorded on video and sent to the judges along with a copy of their braille notes. For full details, students should see the information which has been sent to all resource centres. Alternatively, you can contact Steve Bellamy on Ph: 09 2683214 

Email: steve.bellamy@blennz.school.nz

If you know a braille reader in years 1-10, please encourage them to enter. The closing date for entries is Friday 7 October. 

student reading a braille book

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