Secret Santa came to Greerton

Today we had secret Santa come and give us all presents it was really good😊

Rodger dressed as Santa and helped pass out the prezzies 🎁 We all had lots of laughter and smiles from all! Thanks to everyone it was great.

End of year BBQ picnic

On Tuesday we went to Yatton park for a BBQ picnic with all our friends. It was such a beautiful day. We played t ball in the shade and saw lots of birds and Butterflys. We also had a yummy sausage sizzle for lunch and a nice drink. I really enjoyed the game photo scavenger hunt. I had so much fun. Photos to come 

minden lookout

today I got to visit the minden lookout with my friend, I enjoyed talking about the hills around us and the nice sunny day

Thanksgiving

Last week I ate turkey with cranberry sauce, spuds, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole and pumpkin pie. It was yummy. I learnt about the first American thanksgiving.

Beans

I had fun making Green Bean caserole yesterday with my friends.

afternoon walks

enjoying my Thursday afternoon walks in the fresh air and sunshine with my friend matt

Muffins

I had fun with my friends cooking yesterday. We made marbled muffins. Next week we are going to decorate them like mickey and Minnie Mouse.

Costume Party

On Friday we had a costume party. I wore a pirate wig. We danced to the bird dance, monster mash, thriller, and ghostbusters. I had afternoon tea which was a bat sandwich and eyeball cupcake. I had a good time!

Vinyl destination

I went with my friends in the Guys Group to the record shop downtown. I enjoyed a hot earl grey tea while listening to the music on the radio station. They even had a shout out for us. Fun  times. 

Photos to follow

Cheese Ball

I loved cooking with my friends today. We made Cheese Balls!  I grated some cheese, cut up the Gherkins and Parsley, and stirred the mixture together.

Art

Here I am creating another master piece.

Macaroni

Today I enjoyed grating cheese and grinding salt into the pot for our macaroni cheese.

Cooking

I had fun today mashing the bananas for our banana cake.

Life skills

Today in the life skills session I practised our washing hands chicken dance song. I learnt to play the "Chocolate " Game where I took turns to throw a dice hoping to get a "six" so I could have a turn to fork a slice of orange before someone else threw a six! I had so much fun playing this game!

The ART gallery.

I had a really nice visit to the Tauranga Art gallery. I saw some lovely art made about places in Tauranga from as far back as 1942. I was really fascinated with the Kauri wood sculptures and carvings and had a fun ride In the elevator. what a neat place to go.

Personal books

Today I drew a picture for my personal book.

Art

Look at the picture I have created!

Cooking fritters

I made corn fritters with my friends and got to take five home to share with family.

Happy birthday to me!

I celebrated my birthday with my Arohanui friends, I really liked the chocolate cake!

fishing

ON outings over the last two weeks i have been fishing at Memorial park and also Chapel street bridge. I was really excited to give it a go. At chapel street i got huge nibbles on my line, only the hook was a little too big, we will make sure we get it next time!!

Pottery

I enjoy making the sticky "slip", it's a mix of clay and water and today I used it to stick the handle on my lid.

Rocktopia

I went with the guys group to visit Rocktopia to check out the climbing walls. I even went into the dark cave to look at the top of the wall.

Soup time

I made tomato and lentil soup with my friends, yum!

Guys group

Today we went for a drive to McClaren Falls with the guys,we had a lovely look around,it was a beautiful day.

Pottery

Look at my little brown pot....ready for the kiln to fire it and then I'll paint it with lots of colours.

Art

Lots of watercolours ready for framing,I love being creative with my colours.

Birthday cake baking

I had great fun making a birthday cake with my cooking buddies.

Scones

Today I made Date Scones, I am really good at helping to mix the ingredients.

Pottery

Today I painted my little soap dish with some green glaze,I dabbed it on with a sponge.Then we mixed up the clear glaze to pour over it.Next step,take it to Bethlehem to be fired.

Out and about

I had a great time at the park with my friends.

Renovation

Fun in renovation with my friends

Art

Look at the amazing picture I have created!