AROHANUI ART AND EDUCATION TRUST: April 2025

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Adriaan's Blog

One of the cool things I got up to this week was to go to the Te Puke library. I’m in charge of returning all the books, in exchange for a good story of ...
6 days ago
Alissa's Blog

Alissa and friends about to carry on with the Lion King king 👑 🦁 WD
20 hours ago
Alysha's Blog

Look at my awesome friend, he is so soft and I giggle when we bumble our noses together KB
15 hours ago
Angelina's Blog

Look. Look. Look. It makes awesome noise and I love the butterflies KB
21 hours ago
Ani Pene

I was given a yummy chocolate bunny from the boss Peter for Easter.
19 hours ago
Bede's Blog

In art I painted these Easter acorns they are pretty cool.
6 days ago
Ben's Blog

I climbed zo high at the new welcome bay community playground, it was awesome and I heard an amazing rap about matariki KB
15 hours ago
Brooke's Blog

Me at abilities unleashed making little bunnies for Easter so soo cool to see them at the end And this one is sensory with some shaving cream smell so yu...
1 week ago
Bruce's Blog

I enjoyed getting on the yoga mat to do some mindfulness movements. It made me feel very relaxed and calm and focus on my breathing. Check out some of my...
15 hours ago
Bryn's Blog

This is us down at the tepuke library reading some amazing books about ducks then this over pic is us doing some cooking making Easter besket
1 week ago
Carise K

Hanging out with my friend Sarah! She does the tune and I pick the song! I love watching all the musicians up on stage😋 CR
20 hours ago
Carrie's Blog

Today I baked some savoury scones. I helped to chop the onions with a machine, measure ingredients and mix everything together. They smelt good cookin...
2 weeks ago
Casey-Rose's Blog

We were learning all about David Bowie this morning! And I was on the drums! Bang bang bang 🤩 CR
1 week ago
Christina's Blog

1 week ago
Crimson's Blog

I had a great time being on stage to sing some songs for the talent quest. Everyone cheered for me and I won a trophy!!!
1 week ago
David's Blog

Another nice day to sail the seas, it has to be one of my favourite days,especially when the weather is beautiful.
1 week ago
Dean's Blog

Fun morning activities time!
1 day ago
Duncan's Blog

After watching soccer skill training last week today I practiced my skills, dribbling, defending and kicking goals. I rock! DG
1 day ago
Dylan's Blog

What a busy day, I enjoyed the swing and getting to sit back and relax on it KB
15 hours ago
Fiona's Blog

I was very happy this afternoon when Lorraine came in with her daughter and her Twin boys for a visit. I couldn’t resist having a little cuddle of cours...
15 hours ago
Gaylene's Blog

I had fun doing a word find & colouring in Easter activities. I then enjoyed some quiet time knitting.
1 week ago
Grace's Blog

Today we made delicious blueberry muffins with my friend Kim 🫐💙 CR
1 week ago
Hanna Adamson

I participated in the Easter hunt and really enjoyed looking for my egg. I had to sing a song then I got my prize for Jackie.
6 days ago
Hannah's Blog

My Discovery was centre based Harakeke for Whare Tapa wha. Linda taught us how to make "Konae" which is a 2 cornered Kete. We learnt a lot together & i l...
19 hours ago
Hunter's Blog
Isaac's Blog

Today was a special day at the Centre, when each Client was given a Easter Egg,Man i really enjoyed my treat.
17 hours ago
Jack P's Blog

Had a blast playing cricket and basketball this morning!
1 week ago
Jack's Blog

What an awesome busy afternoon with juggling, hula hoops, swings and towers to climb. I can't wait to go back the the welcome bay playground KB
15 hours ago
Jacob G's Blog

Here i am cleaning a mirror , all part of lifeskills, all this im sure will help me out a lot for when i go flatting.
6 days ago
Jacob's Blog

I gave Greta-an Easter Bunny for Easter. She was really surprised and thanked us all for visiting.DG
6 days ago
James' Blog

After watching soccer skill training last week today I practiced my skills, dribbling, defending and kicking goals. I rock! DG
1 day ago
Jason's Blog

I had a lot of fun in Australia with my family, but it is so good to be back at work and see all my friends at Wilrose, what a lovely surprise to receive...
1 day ago
Jessica's Blog

This week was a big week as we did our end of term play grease and every one loved it and I really enjoyed my self I didn’t even get embarrassed
1 week ago
Jo Hobson

We had an Easter egg hunt at the studio it was lots of fun .
16 hours ago
Joe Kanagawa

Jumping back into the 1920s and loving it!
2 weeks ago
Jonathan's Blog

It was a pretty wet few days, so it was nice to help do some research on dog breeds at the Greerton Library, there so many different breeds, of all shape...
1 day ago
Joshua's Blog

I acted out being Bob Marley today in Drama. It was cool singing Buffalo Soldier! DG
16 hours ago
Julie's Blog

I have been listening to the hairy mclary audio book! Reading and singing along 🌸 because I know most of the words! CR
18 hours ago
Kate-Lyn's Blog

Here’s me working on my IHC art comp design. It’s going to be an Easter egg. I’m excited.
6 days ago
Kathryn's Blog

I got a nice surprise when Peter came in and dropped off Easter bunny chocolate for us. It was so yummy!
15 hours ago
Katiana's Blog

In discovery, for Te Whare Tapa wha, we learnt how to make Kete konae, from Karakia, waiata, Whakatau Tinana, which is a light mind and body stretch befo...
1 day ago
Keita's Blog

I’m doing up my art for a competition
1 week ago
Kimberly's Blog

look at my wonderful new friend, I enjoyed his soft texture, and using my friends strength to pull the other Puppets off other people's hands KB
15 hours ago
Krystal's Blog

I loved leading the boogy train in dance today!
6 days ago
Kuda's Blog

I helped to. Make a banana feijoa smoothie today. It was yummy! DG
16 hours ago
Kyra's Blog

I enjoyed the hunt for Easter eggs today. I had to clap my hands 5 times before receiving my prize.
6 days ago
Lenaire's Blog

Kitchen experiment! Making bean nachos with homemade bread chips 🌞🌸 CR
18 hours ago
Luke's Blog

Look at where I volunteer! It was awesome to show it off to my friends and show off my knowledge about the plants KB
21 hours ago
Malcolm's Blog

I made a carrot for Easter, to go with our bunnies. It was good enough to eat. And it looked beautiful.
6 days ago
Mark Penny's Blog

I had a great time playing golf with my friends, we were all such great team players cheering each other on. JG
1 week ago
Marshall's Blog

Posing at Bayfair after a splendid trip there on the bus all the way from Te Puke. Conducting a science experiment, using four lemons to create an elect...
1 month ago
Matthew Warner's Blog

Check out this cool badge I made at the Greerton library's "Just wanna have fun" morning. I had fun socalising and meeting a few new people.
1 week ago
Matthew Westernberg's Blog

I had nice easter weekend with my family, and it was a nice surprise to come back & receive a nice easter bunny, Its good to be back and see my friends. ...
1 day ago
Maxine's Blog

What a magnificent day to spend with Jackie who will be leaving on her next journey. I joined the Easter hunt, and wasn’t too bothered with the eggs but ...
6 days ago
Megan Macallister

I had a great time out on the big boat at sailability. We didn't go too far out because the water was abit choppy today. I'm looking forward to going ag...
1 week ago
Melissa's Blog

Look at my fun windchime. It has beautiful noisy bells at the bottom and awesome bright colours. I was so excited to play with it KB
21 hours ago
Michael's Blog

I was on stage singing for the talent quest. I sung with the kapahaka group and my own song coming in from the cold by Bob Marley. It was a great day wi...
1 week ago
Michelle's Blog

Today I made an Easter garland it was super sweet.
1 week ago
Modz's Blog

I had a mean time helping make steamed puddings for Under the Stars. I helped with mixing the ingredients and got to try some of the steamed pudding. It...
2 weeks ago
Moeata's Blog

Today I baked some savoury scones. I helped chop the ham and butter up, measure ingredients and mix everything together. They smelt good cooking and ta...
2 weeks ago
Murray's Blog

I put some money in the meter down in the city for parking, had to make sure peters van wouldn’t get towed away! ☀️🐣 CR
19 hours ago
Nicole's Blog

For Easter hunting, I loved looking for my egg and doing a dance before receiving my egg.
6 days ago
Nigel's Blog

It was a nice treat to go to the Hot pools for a relaxing soak, you know how much I love the water.
4 weeks ago
Nikorima's Blog

I loved chilling in the sensory room, it makes me happy!
6 days ago
Paul Griffin Blog

This Morning i helped to tidy up the garden with my friend Matt, When it was all done we planted some Chinese Cabbage ready for our Creative Kitchen c...
17 hours ago
Paul Luscombe

I acted out John Denver today at Drama. I sang Country Road and Thank God I’m a Country Boy. I looked cool. DG
16 hours ago
Peter Williams Blog

We acted out singers today. I enjoyed having a bald head. DG
16 hours ago
Porcha's Blog

Here’s me participating in the Easter Hunting. I loved looking for my egg that was hiding on a staffs head. Crack up!
6 days ago
Roger's Blog

After watching soccer skill training last week today I practiced my skills, dribbling, defending and kicking goals. I rock! DG
1 day 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 months ago
Roydon's Blog

Out checking out the waterfront, waiting the kids jumping off the wharf 🐟 CR
1 week ago
Sage's Blog

I’m having a Easter egg hunt at the studio with my bunny ears that I help make.
16 hours ago
Sam's Blog

The highlight of any pre Easter Day is off course the hunt for the Easter egg hunt. I found it easily off course, my magic nose sniffed out the treasure...
6 days ago
Sarah's Blog

I’m so careful when hanging up the small baby clothes on the coat hangers 🥰 CR
19 hours ago
Scott's Blog

Today I helped making molds, I mixed the bucket of plaster, and I painted the hand mold we made a few weeks ago, I had fun.
1 day ago
Sherie's Blog

Helping out at the Opshop with my friends today Dylan 💚 CR
19 hours ago
Simaika's Blog

Look look look. I brought a chrysalis in this morning and look who joined us in woodwork. It was sad saying goodbye while we were gardening after lunc...
15 hours ago
Sophie's Blog

This weekend it's Easter so it's a short week for me. I enjoyed colouring in an Easter bunny picture with crayon to put in my personal book.
15 hours ago
Susin's Blog

I helped to. Make a banana feijoa smoothie today. It was yummy! DG
16 hours ago
Suzanne's Blog

I had a really fun time at the Easter Extravaganza at the Red Square where I got my face painted, saw a bunny on a unicycle who gave us a chocolate egg,...
15 hours ago
Taine's Blog

Look at my amazing painting. I'm not a silly goose, I had a paint protector on. This croquet holder is done when it dries. Looking good KB
18 hours ago
Tame's Blog

A great morning helping the RSA collect for PoppyDay. DG
1 week ago
Tamzyn H

Look at my awesome work, I loved choosing and stringing the beads. It is so calming KB
21 hours ago
Tapae

I had a choice time planting capsicum seeds in papatuanuku. Can't wait for them to grow so I can eat one!
1 week ago
Tara Cruickshank

I had great time celebrating with circus in a flah at the Easter Extravaganza in the red square. There was lots to do while I was there. I even got my fac...
15 hours ago
Taylor Rogers

We have had some heavy rain recently so we made the most of our indoor games at our centre. I enjoyed playing ten pin bowling.
19 hours ago
Te Atahere

I have not been into Wilrose Arohanui this week so I thought i would share some photos of me shining onstage at our recent Talentquest. I sung my heart o...
19 hours ago
Tegan Oxenham

I really enjoy dancing at warm up, it's awesome that staff help me to move my body KB
6 days ago
Wendy's Blog

It was great getting up to sing my song " twist" for the talent quest. Everyone enjoyed the song so much they all started getting up to dance with me on th...
15 hours ago

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