We went to the beach. To make a sand sculpture. We made a sculpture of a cruise ship, called Arohanui - the big love boat.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Exciting adventure to butterfly creek
Well what an exciting day we had yesterday we set of for Auckland early In the morning and what do you think happens next? We break down half way oh no!! But thanks to Toyota paeroa for the lend of there rescue one van we where still able to make it to butter fly creek. What an adventures day it was:)
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Superhero disco
On Friday we went to a superhero disco at Wilrose. I dressed up as cat woman and won best costume! Was an awesome day
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Cricket match
We had a cricket match with Te Puke at Greerton Marist rugby grinds. It's was lots of fun our practice paid off
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Girls group
Yesterday in girls group I got my make up done with the other girls it was so much fun we got to have a little fashion shoot once we were all dolled up :)
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Orange lady
Last week we went out to Te Puke centre to compete in a Tri studio torment I got to be the orange lady.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Foodbank
This morning at Foodbank I was very busy.I helped to put the bread away,sort the Weetbix and noodles and bag up tea bags.I really enjoy my work and meeting the other volunteers.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Soccer
Over the past month our sports outing group have been practicing our soccer skills, we were lucky enough to challenge Wilrose centre with a game of soccer, it was a lot of fun.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Girls group
Recently we were lucky enough to go on a special outing for girls group, we went to zaggers, I had a really nice hot drink. It was great fun hanging out with all the girls.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Beautiful day at the waterfront
I had a great outing down to the strand waterfront. It was a beautiful day and there were lots of boats in the water. We stopped to watch a building being pulled down and then sat by the sea to enjoy the scenery.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Bethlehem Gallery of Pottery and Art
We had a outing to drop our pottery off at Bethlehem Pottery Studio. We were lucky enough to meet some of the other members who were making pots out of clay. We also got a tour of the studio and were able to see the kiln where the clay will be fired.
New Woodwork project
I am really enjoying woodwork. I like using the table saw to glue all the wood. I have started a new project so keep an eye out for updates!
Wood and Pebble Art
In Woodwork I made this picture frame. When I brought it back to work I painted it and then chose a pebble art picture that I wanted in it. It took a few sessions of turning the pebbles around and over to get it right, but isn't this awesome!!!! I told my staff that I want to put this in the next art awards competition.
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Soccer Skills
I have been enjoying my sports outings out and about. We are learning some new soccer skills at the moment which I am really enjoying.
Steamers at Bayfair!
On Friday we took a trip over to Bayfair Shopping Centre to look at buying some new sports equipment. While we were there we were lucky enough to see the Steamers Rugby team!
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Lantern making
On thursday a group of us went down to Greerton Hall and we made some lanterns for the Greerton Village Illuminart Festival oFriday 19th July
Monday, July 15, 2013
the Strand
I enjoyed a trip down to the Strand with my friend Alissa to check out the new playground. It was a nice day to stop and enjoy the weather and look out at the harbour.
Out and about in town
We had a great outing into town last week. We went to A.Js emporium and brought some craft supplies that we needed then went into Bin Inn to buy some wheat for the Wheat bags that we are making in Girls Group. I enjoyed walking past all the shops looking in the windows, and watching all the people in town.
Sewing Skills
n Girls Group for the next few weeks we will be making our own wheat packs. I am enjoying sewing the pieces together.
Monday, July 8, 2013
Personal Books
I have been writing out all the captions for my photos in my personal book, It's going to look great at the end of the year!
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Community Gardening
Our garden down at the Merivale Community Gardens is growing really well! Yesterday I picked Silverbeet and Cauliflower from the garden and picked up lots of weeds. The garden is one of my favourite places to be.
Tauranga Historic Sites
For our Friday outing we visited the Tauranga Historic Trust. We were told about the historical sites in Tauranga, and of a Pa site that we can go and visit while it is being restored.
Monday, July 1, 2013
Eggs at Arohanui!
In pottery we made a shape of an egg and I have been painting it. We are using the egg as part of a kitchen project that we are doing in mosaics. Il put up a pic when it's all done. Have a great week. Gayleen :-)
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Hand Therapy
In Girls group we used warm clothes around our hands then rubbed hand cream into them to make them soft. After that we painted our nails, mine look great because I have been growing them.
Working hard in Woodwork
I go to woodwork every Friday and at the moment I am making a picture frame. I have joined the wood together and sanded it. When it is finished I am going to pick a good photo of myself to put in it.
Monday, June 24, 2013
Drama
I have joined drama in my new programme and we are doing a play about "Oliver Twist". I am really enjoying drama and am excited about putting on a show for others to come and watch.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Art Gallery
This week we went to the art gallery to see the Mount exhibition of photos and paintings. It was great!
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Garden Art
Today we walked to the Rock Shop and chose pebbles for our upcoming Garden art project!! We had to choose flat stones. I will keep you updated on our progress.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Food bank
Today I had my first morning working at food bank. I unpacked all the tins and sorted the wet bix what a great morning I had helping out in the community. :)
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Learning Tai Chi
We are now learning Tai Chi moves at our centre every two weeks as part of our sports programme. Annie our instructor is showing us the moves, I really enjoyed my first go at it and am looking forward to doing it again.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Breast cancer morning tea
Yestreday we had a lovely morning tea at Wilrose for breast cancer, we all tried to wear pink!!!! We had a lot of fun.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Eels and Creeks!
Today we went to the Historic Village and had a lovely bush walk. There were creeks on our walk which many say have Eels in them. The water was dirty and we didn't see any Eels...But I didn't mind!
My Clay Fish
I have finished my pottery fish now and am painting it. I used a sponge to put the paint on and a brush for the bright red lips. She has black eyelashes and blue scales and I named her Felicity.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Tommy Kapai Wilson
Yesterday Tommy Wilson who is a New Zealand Children's author came into work to read us two of his books and talk to us about how he became a author. He personally autographed all of us a book to keep!
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Gondola Time!!!
Yesterday I went to Rotorua to ride the gondolas. I couldn't believe it! We were up so high!!! The view was so beautiful. Once we got to the top we set up some tables so that we were over looking Rotorua. We then had a yummy lunch. The day was sunny and gorgeous, and I'm so glad that I got to experience this with my friends. It was an INCREDIBLE day and I loved it so much.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Library Time
Today for Cultural Art and study we went down to the Greerton library. We found a great book on the Pacific Islands which is what we will be studying next.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Pinch Pots
Today I finished my pottery pinch pot. I started this from a piece of clay, designed it, sent it away for firing and painted it. I am really proud of what I have finished.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Mossop's Honey
Today we went out to Mossop's honey shop in Tauriko. We tried on some hand creams made out of manuka honey. We also tried out some honey testers which tasted good! The indoor beehive had a lot of bee's in it making more honey.
Marshalls Animal Farm
We went out to Marshalls Farm up at McLarens Falls. I enjoyed being able to hold the little animals like the Guinea Pigs. We had a picnic lunch out there and then went and patted the horses. I had a great day out there!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Fishing off the wharf
I had a great time down at Pilot Bay fishing off the Salisbury wharf. We didn't catch anything but enjoyed our day out and a picnic lunch :-)
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Silverbeet and Peppers
We had a lovely morning in the sun at the Merivale Community Garden. The veges have grown a lot from the rain and we had lots of Silverbeet and peppers to pick.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
The Donut Factory
Today we went to the Donut Factory in Mt Maunganui. The owner told us about how the donuts are made and where they go. They make a different type of donut daily and today's were large cinnamon ones. The owner was very kind and gave us all one to try so if you are around that way... The donuts there are Yum!!!
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Making Boomerangs
As part of our Cultural arts programme we have started making boomerangs using the traditional dot painting method of the Aborigini's.
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