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Sunday, 24 May 2015

Sign Language Week

4th -10th of May 2015 was Sign Language Week. Did you know that sign language is the third official language of New Zealand? (English and Maori are the other two languages).


We learnt how to sign the song "Islands" and then signed it in assembly. The first time we listened, sang and signed altogether. The second time was really challenging because we had no sound and weren't allowed to sing - only sign! This gave us a better understanding about what it's like to be deaf (or hearing impaired). 


Mrs Tamarua (in Room 9) helped us with the song and she also taught us how to sign the alphabet!


Can you sign your name using this chart?





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