Secret santa

I was pleased I got some special stamps and Christmas crafts when I opened my secret Santa present. I’ve enjoyed my year here at Arohanui and I’m looking forward to coming back next year to see my friends.

Last week of the year

This is the last week of the year. I have had the best year. We have made great friends I look forward to having a great holiday and seeing you all next year

Christmas party

Our Christmas was today and it was the best day ever. It was beautiful food and the coolest entertainment. It was great seeing everyone there, can't wait to see everyone again next year,

Cooking

This week we made fruit mince tarts because it’s nearly Christmas and we’re getting in the Christmas spirit. Our fruit mince tarts came out delicious.

Drama play

This week I went to watch my friends in the drama play it was called The grinch who stole Christmas it was so funny.

Cultures

Today in cultures we were learning about the Nordic countries but mainly Iceland we drew some Nordic flags I did sweden

Karaoke

I love my singing. Today I sung simply the best by Tina Turner it was heaps of fun.

Gekko

This morning we found a gekko lizard in our centre. We all had a good look at it then we set it free in our wonderful nature garden at our centre. 

Yummy nachos

Today we made yummy nachos I helped prepare it and when it was finished we were allowed the eat it all up I enjoyed cooking today

Pamper Day

Today we turned our centre into a day spa. I got to relax while enjoying a foot, hand and head massage. I also joined in on getting my hair styled, check out my cool red hair!

Rueben

Rueben the road wise bear visited Wilrose and I learned how to cross the road safely. I got to dance with Rueben too, yeah baby.

Yummy toastie a

I had so much fun cooking toasted sandwiches today with all the yummy fillings.

Pacifica festival

I enjoyed my outing to watch the Pasifika festival dancers. The people were friendly and I made a friend at the festival named Darren. 

Hat Making

For our Christmas party this year our theme is Hat’s. We are all going to make our own Christmas style hats to wear to the party.  I like the colours I chose for my hat and the decorations.

Cultural studies art

I’ve been really helpful in cultural studies, I got my apron on and helped to paint this big map of the world. It’s looking really good so far. I did a great job!

Darts and pool

I enjoyed hanging out with my mates playing some darts at the marble bar. I even got a bulls eye my aim is getting really good!

Drama Play

We went along and supported our friends by watching their drama play - it was so funny and I loved singing to the music. 

Flying Fox

Today in guys group we went to feed the ducks and I also was very brave and had a turn on the flying fox. It was really nice being out in the sun with my friends. 

Lawn Bowls

I was so lucky to try out Lawn Bowls at Greenwood Park. We met Derek, Trevor and Murray - who showed us how to do it and I won one of the games. Yeehaw!

Fun cooking

I had a great week this week making savoury muffins they were delicious

Cooking Homemade chips

I went shopping in the morning and bought potatoes - we peeled them and chopped them and used oil, breadcrumbs and garlic herbs. Then we cooked them in the oven. Delicious!

Oropi Hot Pools

What a lovely morning we had at Oropi Hot Pools. It was so relaxing!

Pacific Islands Dancing

I had a great time in culture studies this week - we started looking at The Pacific Islands. We wore a lei, had a go at the Samoan Slap Dance and learned about where and what the Pacific Islands are!

Scavenger hunt

Today we went on a scavenger hunt at memorial park. I had an awesome time looking for different coloured leaves and flowers, stones we even found money. I had a great big walk too.

Highland games

Today was the best day, we played our Highland games joining with Te Puke and Greerton it was a lot of fun and we were the volleyball champions.

Comvita honey trip

I went for a tour at Comvita honey. My favourite part was learning about the way the bees make the buzzing noise because their wings are going very fast and it helps to heat up and cool down their honey! I had lots of fun. Look at me I'm the buzzy bee!

Playing our Wii game

Today we played ten pin bowling on the Wii game it was a lot of fun and exciting.