June

 I have made many great memories at Arohanui this month and have really enjoyed taking part in a variety of fun and meaningful activities. I have stayed fit, active, and engaged through my sports sessions, which I always look forward to. One of the highlights was visiting Fantail Reserve to play a game of pétanque. It was a fun experience spending time outdoors with my friends while practising our aiming and teamwork skills.

Basketball continues to be a great passion of mine, and I have enjoyed spending time improving my dribbling, shooting, and ball-handling skills. I also had a lot of fun playing tag with my friends. It was exciting running around together, chasing each other, and sharing plenty of laughs along the way.

Another memorable experience this month was going tenpin bowling for one of my outings. I was proud to score a few spares and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the game. It was a great opportunity to socialise, have fun, and challenge myself.

During my art sessions, I enjoyed expressing my creativity by making Matariki-themed projects in preparation for the upcoming celebrations. I created a whare/marae out of wood and also helped make village people to accompany it. I was proud of what I created and enjoyed learning more about Matariki while working on these special projects.

Overall, I have had a fantastic month at Arohanui, filled with opportunities to stay active, be creative, spend time with friends, and make many happy memories. - TR