Bye to our new friends

We would like to say how wonderful it was to have some new visitors to our class and it was very sad to say goodbye to them last week.

We would like to wish Harrison, Marit and Henry all the best back at their schools and we hope you will keep in touch with us.

Earthquakes

September 4 2010 and Tuesday 22 February 2011 have been the scariest thing that anyone has ever been through in Christchurch. The earthquake and after shocks have happened due to earth movement.

Earthquakes are caused by two plates under ground coming together and crashing. Plates under ground can cause mountains to come up to the surface. Some earthquakes are caused by land moving along together and the land jams like a door. The land tries to break free but it can’t. Then all of a sudden the land breaks free and it causes the land to shake which makes an earthquake.

The Earthquake Story

The 6.3 Earthquake on Tuesday the 22nd of February was really scary and I thought it was an aftershock. I really had so much sadness in my heart so then I prayed that there would be no more aftershocks.

This week it is my birthday and I have met a new girl to our school named Marit. Marit has come to our school because of the earthquake. My friend Alice was playing with Marit then I joined with them. Then the next lunch me and Marit played with each other. It is nice to meet some new friends.

New School

I have arrived at a new school, I only knew 1-2 people at this new school.

My school is in the town and is very different from this school. It was my first time in a country school in 5 years. I come from St Andrews College which is badly affected by the Canterbury Earthquake and I will have about 1 month off school.

The things I like the most about this school are friends, playing hockey and games and I also like that you can bring your scooter, skateboards and rip-sticks!

4 September Christchurch Earthquake

The earth rumbled,

And the ground shook.

For some people,

It was like out of a book.

Some buildings were ruined,

And some were gone.

Some businesses retired,

Some were done.

On the news,

The people said,

“We’re glad that no ones

Actually dead.”

But, now it’s over,

No need to worry.

I’m sure it won’t

Come back in a hurry...

Earthquake Information

Schools have been told by the Ministry of Education that we must stay closed for the rest of the week.

I hope you, your family and friends are well and safe. Please let us know if we can help in anyway.