Christmas Party😀

We celebrated Christmas at our centre. It was an awesome day! Santa came visit and bring heaps of cool goodies. I was so happy when my name got called out. For lunch I had pizza and hot chips, then ice cream and sweet toppings on top. In the afternoon, we watched Pinocchio. 

 

Fun & play

I had fun playing pool with Keita for Sports Session. 

Our final drama production for 2022 was great! It was “The Gringe stole Christmas”. 

 

Christmas & bowling

I arrived at the centre and saw our beautiful tree is up for Christmas. I love all the colours and getting excited for the holidays ahead. 

I went to TenPin bowling in Bayfair. I always enjoy bowling and playing with my friends. 

 

Peoples First

I went to People’s first and saw Yee. We enjoyed our session of learning and dancing. 

 

Out N about

I went on a bus ride to Bayfair. It was awesome and I always enjoy looking at the scenery on the way. 

We went for a walk around Oliver Lawrence Park. It was a breezy walk around the park after having an ice cream at McDonald’s. 

 

Community Activity

I always enjoy going to meals on wheels. It was a very warm day so it was lovely to be out n about. 

I went to drama on Wednesday and practising our new play for the end of the term. I’m so excited for this play because it’s one of my favourite times of the year.

 

Stationery Shop & sausage sizzle

I went to the warehouse in Papamoa to buy some stationery. I enjoyed looking around the store and helping find the items for the centre. 

My friends and I went to the park for my ultimate favourite sausage sizzle. We really enjoyed our time at the park and look forward to more sausage sizzles in the park. 

 

Birthday week & Pukeko Walk

I celebrated my birthday with my friends with a delicious banana cake. I was so excited when everyone sang the birthday song. 

 

We went for a nice walk around Wairakei in Papamoa. Saw heaps of Pukeko’s pottering around the pond. 

People’s First

I went to Peoples First and learned about advocating for myself. I always enjoy going to Peoples First meeting monthly.

 

Drama Finale

To end the drama term we had a big dance with my friends. It was super fun because I love to dance. 

 

Community Activity

I went Ten Pin bowling with my friends. We played in 2 teams and my team did very well. 

I participated in the Drama Play about a nightclub getting busted down because developers wanted to rebuild a new building. I played one of the staff working at the bar. I did rather well with my script and enjoyed it very much.

 

Community Hikoi

 

I went for a lovely walk around the Te Puke Community with my friends. It was nice walking past all the local stores and greeting some of the people in town. 

Ten Pin Bowling

 I went to Ten Pin bowling with my friends. We had such a blast and can’t wait to go back. 

Hands on week

I worked on a project in Reno group. We hammered some nails on a piece of wood and made patterns using yarn.

I always get excited for ten pin every Monday. We played in 2 teams, and my team WON! 

 

Golden Sands Community Walk

 

I went for a nice walk around the Golden Sands and took some nice pictures. We saw someone getting their pool installed and saw heaps of cute dogs out and about. 

Pajama Friday & Walk About

I had a wonderful day of games and dancing. Then in the afternoon I watched a movie and relax. The best part was I did it all in my pajamas. 

I also went to Pilot Bay with my friends. We watched the ships in the harbour and walked around the waterfront. 

 

Ten Pin Mondays

I always get excited on Monday afternoons. Bowling is one of my favourite things to do and each week I get better and better. 

 

Harvey Norman Visit

I visited Harvey Norman with my friend and looked at all the awesome new gadgets. 

 

Reno & Bowls

I helped paste wallpaper onto our computer desk. It was fun and I enjoyed working with friends. 

I always look forward to Monday Ten Pin Bowls. I’m improving my bowling skills and technique each time I go. I also love supporting my friends too. 

 

Community Outing

I’m always excited for Meals on Wheels. I enjoy delivering lunches to the elderly and having a quick chat.

Papamoa Board was beautiful. Weather was unpredictable, but when we went for our walk, the weather was sunny. 

 

Busy Bee

I beaded a bracelet during culture group. I loved using all the yellow beads.

I collected some shells and drift wood from Maketu a beach. 

 

Classic Flyers & Window Shopping

I went to Classic Flyers with my friends in Tauranga. It was AMAZING seeing all the cool as planes. 

I also went to Bayfair to play TenPin Bowls however all the bowling lanes weren’t working so I went window shopping and looked around in the mall. 

 

Coffee Club Outing

I went out with some of my friends to Mc Donald’s for coffee club outing. I ordered a delicious hot chocolate with marshmallows. It was yummy and I really enjoyed my time out. Look forward to more coffee outings. 

 

Maketu Visit

I went on an outing to Maketu beach with my friends. We went to collect shells and drift wood for our guys group project. It was a sunny day but the air is sooooo cold 🥶 but it was nice to get out and have some fresh air. Winter has definitely arrived! 

 

Peoples First Meeting

I went to visit Yee with my friends. We learnt about our rights as citizens and where we can access help and support. It was a very informative meeting, finishing it with a dance on stage to YMCA. 

 

Fun Sports Day

I had an awesome sports day! We played and danced to music, did the dancing train, competed in ball games and dressed the staff in toilet rolls and newspaper. It was hilarious!! 

 

Papamoa Nature Walk

I went with my friends for a breezy walk along the Papamoa Board. I enjoy going on community walks!