AROHANUI ART AND EDUCATION TRUST: October 2021

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Adriaan's Blog

Dj back in the new year! Checking out the skateboard park.
5 days ago
Alissa's Blog

First day back at good neighbour! Helping to wipe down and clean all the cards.. CR
5 hours ago
Alysha's Blog

I was actually so happy in sensory today, i laughed and laughed when the hair drier moved the balloon in my hand and loved just watching the disco ball...
3 hours ago
Ani Pene

I had such a fun time at the I Sing Christmas performance. It was cool seeing everyone perform and cheering them on. I had kfc for lunch and a yummy fru...
5 weeks ago
Bede's Blog

Bede and his friends enjoying a pretend drink in acting and role play session! WD
8 hours ago
Brooke's Blog

First week back and we done lots already art and card making and one of my favourite cooking we made so lollies cake yummy
5 days ago
Bruce's Blog

I enjoyed starting 2025 with an outing to fly a kite with my friends. It was good seeing everyone again.
9 hours ago
Bryn's Blog

What good way to start a new year at work with a good game of pool with my friends
5 days ago
Carise K

We were looking at animals today and i enjoyed naming them and then I just got a massive fit of the giggles KB
1 day ago
Carrie's Blog

I am practicing a new Kapa haka called . I am enjoying singing the words ,it brings me closer to my Māori culture .
1 day ago
Casey-Rose's Blog

I had a lovely day out at the gardens. I loved the orchids the best. DG
2 days ago
Christina's Blog

I really enjoyed getting to relax on the bean bag and watch a christmas movie!
5 weeks ago
Crimson's Blog

I felt awesome getting up to sing my song' The climb' at the I-sing Christmas performance. All of my friends cheered for me. For lunch I had KFC and fre...
5 weeks ago
David's Blog

That time of the year, back into the fitness after my Christmas break,I do enjoy my workouts at the Gym.
3 hours ago
Dean's Blog

Dean and Krystal practicing writing skills!
2 days ago
Duncan's Blog

My team was called the Mountain Gorillas! We drew 21 all. We played four quarters. It was hot but so much fun!DG
1 day ago
Dylan's Blog

I did an awesome workout today, did lots of running and lying on my back stretching my arms and legs KB
3 hours ago
Fiona's Blog

I was excited to be back at Arohanui and be my helpful self, I got up and started cleaning the benches after meals KB
1 day ago
Gaylene's Blog

it was a fun day getting to perform in the i-sing christmas performance. I had a nice kfc lunch with fruit and icecream dessert. What an awesome to end...
5 weeks ago
Grace's Blog

Wow what a wonderful morning I had looking at the lovely flowers today.DG
2 days ago
Hanna Adamson

I made a bird out of my hand,paint and paper and I am so proud of my art work. Got my hair done in Pamper group I really like my hair done like this it’s...
6 hours ago
Hannah's Blog

I loved performing my song 'A thousand years" at our I-sing christmas performance. My Dad and mum both suprised me by showing up to watch me perform! It...
5 weeks ago
Hunter's Blog
Isaac's Blog

I went on the I-pad this week I helped to research 'port tours' for a possible outing next year. It would be cool to see some of the machinery and truc...
5 weeks ago
Jack's Blog

I really enjoyed doing a work out with my friends, lifting weights and learning how to move my body in different ways KB
3 hours ago
Jacob G's Blog

The day finally come for the Xmas performance, I gave it my all with my friends with the tii Rākau singing e papa waiari. Then I indulged in my yummy KFC...
5 weeks ago
Jacob's Blog

I was the cheif mixer today, we made awesome yummy scones that I enjoyed with butter on tip KB
5 days ago
James' Blog

I played soccer today. Krystal was on my team called the Supermen! We played four quarters and drew 21 all. I scored lots of goals!! DG
1 day ago
Jason's Blog

The I-sing Christmas performance was an amazing day, all the rehearsals throughout the year really paid off! I proudly sand Guy Sebastians "Angels Broug...
4 weeks ago
Jessica's Blog

First week back and I had a good holiday but it is so nice to see all my friends I been out shopping with the girls and been playing lots of games so muc...
5 days ago
Jo Hobson

I’m getting the weeds out of our garden at the centre man there lots of then.
1 day ago
Joe Kanagawa

There were some really awesome pieces of art but my favourite was this meowing cat in front of the moon.
1 day ago
Jonathan's Blog

I enjoyed watching and cheering my friends who participated in the iSing Xmas & Kapa Haka Performance. Then we indulged in some YUMMY KFC lunch, topped o...
5 weeks ago
Joshua's Blog

I did an awesome job grating the cheese and portioning out our scones today KB
5 days ago
Julie's Blog

It was awesome seeing Father Christmas and getting presents. I got socks with my face on it
4 weeks ago
Kate-Lyn's Blog

I celebrated Christmas at the centre and here’s me receiving my present from Santa. I went shopping at New World. I helped get ingredients for the Chris...
4 weeks ago
Kathryn's Blog

I had a fun time making a paper penguin in our hobbies group. We also got to learn some cool penguin facts.
3 hours ago
Katiana's Blog

Happy New Year, it’s great to be back at the centre and back to Blaze fitness enjoying the workout, and seeing all my friends again. I’m excited for the ...
1 day ago
Keita's Blog

I’m socialising with my friends at the beach .
1 day ago
Kimberly's Blog

This afternoon I helped to make Pickled Cucumbrers. I helped to put the spices into the vinegar mixture. I watched a few recipes on YouTube and my favou...
2 days ago
Krystal's Blog

First day back at good neighbour! Helping to wipe down and clean all the cards.. CR
5 hours ago
Kuda's Blog

Aaaaah relaxing in the massage chair. I’m in heaven 🌈 DG
4 hours ago
Kyra's Blog

What a great way to start back at the centre by competing in Battles of the Blocks with my friends.
5 days ago
Lenaire's Blog

Today we made a pizza for the birds, we used peanut butter and honey and covered it in bird seed. I hope the birds come and have a snack.
3 hours ago
Lucy's Blog

I enjoyed doing my personal book now that there are cool photos of me to write about. This picture is from my first day when I made a real flower crown...
4 months ago
Luke's Blog

I really enjoy walking and exercising. Walking along the bridge was my favourite. N.J
2 days ago
Maaria's Blog

Hey guys I've been buys chilling at home with whanau!
3 months ago
Malcolm's Blog

Creating my own fireworks was fun. I was very particular on what colours I used. Adding glitter for the finishing touches was the best part. JG
5 days ago
Mark Penny's Blog

I enjoyed bowling. I got a strike and celebrated by hi fiving all my team mates.
6 days ago
Marshall's Blog

Being the dice master for building block wars. Pool at the bowling club, this shot went in too!
5 days ago
Matthew Warner's Blog

I had a very enjoyable morning breathing in the fresh air at Tye park. It was nice looking out at the water while flying a kite with my mates.
1 day ago
Matthew Westernberg's Blog

Had a nice morning searching TWINKL for educational topics and themes that float my boat, like hobbies etc. next time I look forward to research “What’s ...
3 hours ago
Maxine's Blog

Here I am at the beach with my friends enjoying the fresh air and sun. Enjoying sensory at the park across the road.blowing bubbles and playing with the ...
6 hours ago
Megan Macallister

I enjoyed spending time with my friends for the last week at work before the Christmas breakup. We had fun at Gate Pa Park playing some Basketball.
5 weeks ago
Melissa's Blog

This afternoon Matua Lama came from Rotorua to show us Tongan music and interesting things. AN
1 day ago
Michael's Blog

My friends and I decided to go and have some fun down at the GatePa basketball court. It's our last week here at the centre so made the most of having f...
5 weeks ago
Michelle's Blog

Playing cards with tame and the crew❤️ making sure everyone is playing by the rules hehe
1 day ago
Modz's Blog

I had fun with my friends for the last week before our Christmas break. We went to Gate Pa Park and played basketball and bean bag toss game. I'm looki...
5 weeks ago
Moeata's Blog

I made a small penguin out of paper for Penguin awareness day and took it home. Penguins are my fav animal and I enjoyed the creative activity.
1 day ago
Murray's Blog

I liked this wind mill, I got it first thing in the morning and kept it with me all day, the colours are awesome when it spins. Round round round KB
6 hours ago
Nicole's Blog

I went to Goods$ 2 go store in Papamoa to buy a new protective table cloth for the centre. It was my first outing for the year!
5 days ago
Nigel's Blog

What a treat it was to be a part of the I sing Christmas show,where i watched some amazing talent by the people from Wilrose,both clients and staff, the...
5 weeks ago
Nikorima's Blog

I liked sitting and listening to the I-sing Christmas performance this week. There were lots of cool songs my friends sang too. I enjoyed some kfc for lu...
1 month ago
Paul Griffin Blog

What a nice way to spend my morning, nice relaxing music and a massage, far out I almost fell asleep that's how relaxed I was feeling.
3 hours ago
Paul Luscombe

First day back at good neighbour! Helping to wipe down and clean all the cards.. CR
5 hours ago
Peter Williams Blog

In art and craft I made this purple bird by painting my hand purple!!! It has cute googly eyes. AN
5 days ago
Porcha's Blog

I got to put make up and do my friends hair today.we all buddied up and done each others hair and nails. I made some really yummy pizzas with ham, cheese...
6 hours ago
Roger's Blog

Day camp at Kulim Park. I helped put up the tent and cook the sausages for morning tea. JG
6 hours ago
Rossalee's Blog

Santa has arrived at the centre! Look how excited I am that he dropped off a present for my friends and I.
4 weeks ago
Roydon's Blog

Today we made a pizza for the birds, we used peanut butter and honey and covered it in bird seed. I hope the birds come and have a snack. AN
3 hours ago
Sage's Blog

I’m loving the big relaxing strach out of my chair over at the park in tepuke
1 day ago
Sam's Blog

Rice Bubble cakes for the win! A bit of bubbles at the park, nice day too
5 days ago
Sarah's Blog

The kaleidoscope expo was great, but did you see this couch? JG
5 days ago
Scott's Blog

I enjoyed my holiday, but Im so happy to be back, seeing my friends at Wilrose, checking my emails and sampling capsicums that grew in our tunnel house, ...
7 hours ago
Shelley C's Blog

We had our end of year Christmas Party. We made big big bubbles. And I got a poodle balloon and watched the puppet show. And my favourite of all, I got...
1 year ago
Shelley's Blog

I enjoyed inviting my friends to the Quantim vis Cafe for a special high tea party. There was a selection of 3 savory and 3 sweet treats and they were al...
7 months ago
Sherie's Blog

Sherie was being so helpful exploring the ocean sensory box, I loved the blue fabric and all the fishes KB
1 day ago
Simaika's Blog

Always being such a great help cleaning up. CR
5 hours ago
Sophie's Blog

This week was spent having fun with friends at the centre, singing songs, dancing and I did my puzzles too. See you all again soon.
5 weeks ago
Susin's Blog

Bliss….. eye mask on and relaxing. I tried not to go to sleep…oh well maybe next time I can stay awake!DG
3 hours ago
Suzanne's Blog

Hey guys it's great to be back at Arohanui! I had a fun time hanging out with mates at Anzac Park this week playing ball games, ring toss and dancing an...
5 hours ago
Taine's Blog

I enjoyed hammering but it was hard work making the hammer do heavy hits. I was worried about hitting fingers but no one got hurt KB
6 hours ago
Tame's Blog

Today we made a pizza for the birds, we used peanut butter and honey and covered it in bird seed. I hope the birds come and have a snack. AN
3 hours ago
Tamzyn H

This afternoon I helped chop cucumber and made a yummy cucumber pickle. I also watched recipes on youtube and chose to watch a chocolate eclair recipe.
2 days ago
Tapae

Hey team I'm still chilling at home having quality whanau time!
2 months ago
Tara Cruickshank

I enjoyed have one last sail with sailability for the year. I love feeling the wind in my hair and can't wait until next year to get back out on the wat...
5 weeks ago
Taylor Rogers

I had such a fun time at the I Sing Christmas performance, I sung my song "My Life" by Westlife. It was cool seeing everyone perform and cheering them ...
5 weeks ago
Te Atahere

I enjoyed my first painting for my new Just Painting class. I picked my own primary colours and I am very good at staying within the lines. Today we pain...
1 day ago
Tegan Oxenham

I love the lights and the bubbles in the sensory room, it was very relaxing. I enjoyed stretching my legs for a good walk around afterwards KB
6 hours ago
Wendy's Blog

I am enjoying being back at Arohanui, connecting with nature, in my garden. It’s my favourite place at the centre when it’s sunny.
9 hours ago

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