‘My story’-Isabelle, 5, St Josephs School
I was putting my lunch box away and run out to where we play to hide beneath a table. Then we went down the field into lines of boys and girls and my Daddy arrived to pick me up and put me in the car.
Whenmyhomeshook.co.nz is a website dedicated to helping Canterbury School children overcome the 2011 earthquake by providing a platform where they can openly share their personal earthquake stories and experiences.These stories were turned into a book which was distributed free to all Christchurch libraries and schools. Hosting of the website is covered by oVRcome, a virtual reality app to help people overcome phobias and anxieties.
Hello Isabelle
Thank you for telling your story about last Tuesday when the earthquake came.
I am so pleased your Daddy came to pick you up. I am sure you would have been so happy to see him and he would have felt happy to see you too.
There are lots of people all over the world thinking of you Isabelle and hoping all will be well.
Please take care of yourself and say Hi to your family from me.
Best wishes Ella from Auckland.
Dear Ella
WOW. YOU MUST BE BRAVE!!!
AND I DO NOT KNOW WHY I AM WRITING IN
CAPITAL LETTERS!!
GOOD LUCK MAN!!! SAY HI FOR YOUR FAMILY
FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
man that kid is weird.
and why am I talking to
myself
???
We are so sorry that the earthquake hit Christchurch.I hope there will be no more earthquakes.We hope you will have enough food and water.
Dear Isabelle
We hope you’re alright.It must have been really scary.We sincerely hope yoiur friends and family are alright too.We’ve seen pictures of the Earthquake and it looks unbelievable and we hope it doesn’t happen again.
From,
Valerie (10)and Carmen(9).
We hope you are alright. It must have been really scary. We sincerely hope your friends and family are alright too. We’ve seen pictures of the Earthquake and it looks unbelievable and we hope it doesn’t happen again.
It is good your daddy could find you so quickly. I hope you are not so scared now. Thankyou for sharing this story with us.
chrissie
Hi Isabelle thank you for sharing your story. I used to go to your school when I was little and so did my boys. I am glad that you are safe and you did all the right things. Thank goodness your daddy arrived quickly. I hope things get back to normal soon.
Kind regards from Chrissie.
We are thinking about you but it’s good that you found your dad .We are rasing money for you. I hope you did’nt get hurt or your family. Brigid-Anne
Hi Isabelle i am from St Josephs school in Aukland we are always thinking about you and your family every day.I hope you are safe and may you get food , water and health.On friday St Josephs school is raising money for all the bulidings that have been destroyed.We will pray for you every day.
Thank you for telling us about your story. I hope you were safe when the earthquake happened. Are you living in a house? We are raising money for you and the everyone in Christchurch by having a mufti day. We will wear red and black tomorrow.
From, Yvonne and Austin.
Hi my name Is Chansys I am 9 years old well I hope you keep safe with your family.
I would of been so scared if i was u. I would of been play ing outside at the time of the earthquake if it was here i hope u have enogh food and water love toscana
Hi Isabelle,
We are very sorry to hear about your story of the earthquake we hope you and your family are all okay and feeling better! I’m glad your daddy came so quickly! We wish you well and hope you don’t have to go through this again!
Amelia and Issy xxx