Cooking

I enjoyed cooking corn fritters. I helped to mix the ingredients and cook them until they were golden brown.

Te Puna Quarry Park

I enjoyed a morning out at Te Puna Quarry Park with my new friends at Arohanui. We saw the big stone dragon and imagined flying in him. We explored the big metal digger too and imagined operating it.

Learning through discovery

In learning through discovery we're learning about beer which is super interesting!

Bingo time

Here I am playing bingo with my friends and practicing nz sign language!

Wii bowling

It was raining really on Monday so the guys group stayed back and played wifi games. I enjoyed the bowling and got a STRIKE!!!!!!! Yay! 

Jungle gym

The sports group went to Yatton Park to hav a go on the jungle gym. Balancing along the ropes was a bit tricky but the mini trampoline and other equipment was lots of fun! 

Hangi preparation

We have been busy collecting pallets, river stones and metal sleepers ready for our Hangi that we are having at the centre on May 3rd. Busy busy!!!!

Lifeskills

I got so much done in Lifeskills! We washed the vans until the were sparkling and shiney and we also got some recycling done at the recycle centre.

Swim-tastic

Enjoyed a lovely swim at Memorial Park, what fun!

Nzsl Bingo

We played a fun game of bingo in our communications session.  We signed the numbers instead of speaking them! I was pretty good at the game - BINGO!!!!!

Birthday surprise

Everyone surprised me at lunch and sung me happy birthday and gave me a cupcake to eat. It was yummy!

Guys group

I gave my friends a good challenge at pool this week. I'm getting better and better. I like hanging out with my friends

Playing pool and swimming pool!

Guys group went to the pub to play some pool and then later in the week we went to memorials swimming pools for a dip! Two different types of pool! Ha ha! 

Communication

I've been learning different NZ sign language signs. This is the number 7.

Fishing, library and risotto!

Such a busy week! The guys group went fishing off the wharf and I also got to go to the library and check out some books. The we made a yummy rice risotto in cooking! 

Oropi hot pools

I had a fun time at Oropi hot pools with the swimming group. It was nice to swim around in the warm water and talk with my new friends.

Feeding the ducks and picnic time!

A bunch of us went to Carmichael reserve to feed the ducks and have a picnic on the grass. It was a lovely sunny day!

Sign-ninja

I logged onto sign-ninja today. It's a cool game where you can learn sign language. You have to figure things out to move onto the next level. 

Cooking

In cooking on my first day at Arohanui - we made two types of bliss balls. One was apple and date and the other was banana and honey. Yum! I'm going to share them with Mum.