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June Journies

It has been a busy month in June with lots of things happening out and about. I really enjoyed going to an “Are you prepared” workshop that talked about what we can do in emergencies like an Earthquake or a Flood. It was an exciting talk, especially because I know we have had events like that previously. I liked that they handed out backpacks at the end of the day as “go bags” to keep packed by the door in severe weather. I also love going to the Historic Village and helping out by tidying there.  I did some awesome sweeping on the pathway, making sure to get all the dust off the awesome painted pathway. It can be a bit tiring, but I was really shocked when we were rewarded a couple of weeks later with a clay cup making session!  The clay was a bit wet and gloopy but I was brave and made it into a super cool cup with nice straight sides. I am excited to have it dry so I can take it home and show my friends and family.   I had another super fun outing going to a friend fro...

May Update

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To Commemorate ANZAC Day at the end of April, we went to Memorial park and saw the huge gates dedicated to those who lost their lives in WW1 and WW2. I have been there so often but had never read the names. I also learnt the ode and recited it with my friends.  While investigating the artwork along the Strand, we found 21 different pieces of art, but apparently there are 38, so I wonder where the other 17 are. I loved the mirror that made my body look funny. There were lots of giggles while we explored that.  Scattlebury reserve is a pathway along the wet lands that only has water at high tide. It was a great sunny afternoon with my buddies. I enjoyed the questions I could ask about where we were and laughing with Robin.  Taking the bus to the crossing was loads of fun and so much quicker than going to bayfair. It is cool getting to explore the mall with my friends and I enjoyed getting a turn on the claw machine, even if I didn’t win anything. I had great fun going to a ...

Squash

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 A great afternoon at the Devoy Squash courts. Tauranga Boys were having a squash session. DG

Acadia Manor

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  I had so much fun this afternoon at Accadia Manor. We met lots of new people and played bean bag toss with them. We were given a chocolate fishtotake home. A great afternoon.DG

Community inclusion

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 We went down to the historic village and swept all the little stones off the artwork walkway it looks so good now!- MN 

Community inclusion

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 We caught the bus to the crossing it was really fun we even had a turn on the claw machine there. -MN 

Scantlebury Reserve

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  A great day for a walk. DG