The air was humming with excitement and singing last Thursday morning, as 53 enthusiastic children piled on the bus, eager to get to Kia Ora farm. There were no complaints as they ate their snack in the sun and got ready to have some serious fun! There were small animals, bigger animals, tractors, bikes and even real life diggers! Children could play in the massive sand pit or gently cuddle baby rabbits. They had freedom to run around in the maze, come down the big slide or play games with their friends on the green. The excitement was mighty and soon it was time for lunch (and a surprise ice-cream afterwards)!
After lunch there was just enough time to feed the larger animals and then came the sought-after highlight of the day... a ride on a fire-engine with real sirens! The children enjoyed this adventure and sang along to their heart's content.
After a final count to make sure we had everyone, we headed back to Newtown with a sleepy bus of boys and girls where they were happy to see their Mums, Dads and minders. Well done to everyone for being 'as good as gold'! :-)
After lunch there was just enough time to feed the larger animals and then came the sought-after highlight of the day... a ride on a fire-engine with real sirens! The children enjoyed this adventure and sang along to their heart's content.
After a final count to make sure we had everyone, we headed back to Newtown with a sleepy bus of boys and girls where they were happy to see their Mums, Dads and minders. Well done to everyone for being 'as good as gold'! :-)