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month of June

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  June has been so awesome for me, with lots of exciting activities and achievements. One of my biggest highlights was finishing my photography portfolio and printing it. I was so proud of how it looked that I showed everybody!. I really enjoyed editing the photos, choosing the best shot and angles. To see all of my hard work come together was so rewarding for me, I got  to create something I am proud of. Drama has been a big part of my month. I brought lots of energy to the stage and had fun trying on different costumes for characters that I played. I worked on my vocals and felt confident performing in front of others. It has been a really good way to express myself and build my confidence up. I enjoyed visiting the Te Puke centre to catch up with everyone and play basketball. It is a fun way for me to keep fit, active and spend time with my friends. I also visited the Papamoa library for  te reo storytime about Matariki that is in july, it was very interesting and I lo...

month of may

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   What a Month! May has been an awesome month, packed with great energy, hard work, and plenty of personal growth. The bush walks this month have been a major highlight. Exploring the trails at Summerhill and McLaren Falls was a great chance to unplug and connect with nature. A huge highlight has been tuning into the native bird sounds along the way, which has made these week day treks incredibly peaceful and rewarding. On these outings I experimented with new photography skills to fill a space using angles, lighting and focus zooms. Kluim park my favorite place  There was some fantastic hands-on work done over at the Welcome Bay Hot Pools. It wasn't just about putting in the hard yards to help maintain the facility; there was also plenty of time earned to sit back, relax, and enjoy a well-deserved soak in the hot water. Balancing good honest work with total relaxation was the perfect mix. In drama class, the focus was all about building confidence. Stepping out of the c...

Gym time

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Working hard at the gym. Working on core and legs today. Such a good work out -N.O.  

McLarens Falls Walk

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I like going for bush walks and I like the sounds of the birds.  -N.O.  

Drama

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  I love drama and getting to express myself on the stage. It is awesome for my confidence  KB

Dance

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Such a blast dancing with my mates. I love my time at I-Dance. -N.O.  

Work and soak

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Hard work at the Welcome Bay Community Center. Swept up the leaves and earned a soak in the hot pools. It was a great day. -N.O.