Badminton at Edgewater College

On Friday the 9th May we had our first lesson at Badminton, in the Edgewater College gym.  Three classes attended. Two Middle School classes and one Senior one.
It was very tricky for many of the first-timers as the shuttle refused to be hit by the racquet.  How annoying.  After many attempts most people had some success.  This is the first time that we have teamed up with the Seniors and we were very grateful for their assistance and coaching.  They did good.  Their teacher, Kevin was very patient and tolerant of the newbies.  Thanks Kevin.
There were a few funny incidents that made everyone laugh and by the end of the lesson things were looking up.  Room 2 look forward to playing again this Friday morning and we are sure to improve quickly now that we know what to do.

Geara
Special Needs Classroom Teacher

Fun at Athletics Day

We had such a fun time at the Special Olympics Athletics day and we received lots of ribbons. Troy won  a Gold ribbon for the 100 metre run and most of the students won a ribbon for other activities.  Before the athletics began we all went down to the Arena where everyone danced to their favourite songs and got to catch up with friends that they hadn't seen for a long time.  The atmosphere was filled with song, dance and laughter and it was very special.  It was unfortunate that Dillion was absent on that day as he had a very good chance of claiming a few top prizes with his running and throwing skills.
I was very proud of my students for the way that they behaved on the day and for their participation.

Boccia Competition Day Term 2

There was tough competition on Boccia Special Olympics Competition Day at the Unitech Sports Centre.  But we tried our hardest and won a few games.

                                

         

Thank You Tamaki One

                       Thank You Tamaki One

Thank you so much for the yummy weetbix that you sent us, all wrapped in pretty hand made prints.

We were very surprised when we opened the wrapping to see a large box of weetbix.  We had no idea what it was.  Geara thought that it might be a Jack-in-the-box.

Thank you once again.  You rock.

Senior 1/Tika.

LEISURE AND RECREATION

Freesia is having such a fun experience swimming with her class at the Tamaki Intermediate heated swimming pool.  Swimming is one leisure activity that provides her with stimulation as well as relaxation and total enjoyment.  The radiant smile says it all.

   HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY JULIEANNE  

Julieanne recently celebrated her 21st birthday.  We had a party at school to share this momentous occasion and to celebrate with music, gifts and, of course, a chocolate cake.

Julieanne chose to have a chocolate cake for her birthday so that is what we made.

Ten Pin Bowling

TEN PIN BOWLING 

As part of our Leisure Studies Unit (SPEC), we participated in Outdoor Leisure Games.  Here you will see that David is strategically thinking about "how to get a strike".  Go David.

Senior 1/Tika

Senior One Playing Board Games

As part of our SPEC Module we are participating in playing board games as part of our Leisure Activities.

Here the students are enjoying "Pop up Pirate" and "Candy Land".

We simplified Candy Land by removing all the obstacles around it and made a simple diagonal strip so that the board was not too busy.