Comments on: ‘Earthquake 2011′-Charlie, 7, Harewood Primary

By: Mrs Balcar

Mrs Balcar — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:13:05 +0000

Charlie, It certainly did feel strange when the ground shook. The wave in the swimming pool must heve been freaky but you were a smart lad and dropped to the ground like an armdillo. Is that like like a turtle?
You were at a great school when this happened and did very well.

By: Mrs Balcar

Mrs Balcar — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:58:34 +0000

Charlie, What a brave lad you were through the earthquake at school. Is a armidllos like a turtle. It was too hard for me to be a turtle where I was but it was real scarey. I think I wish I had been at Harewood School. It sounds like a safe place even if the water in the swimming pool has waves.
Mrs Balcar

By: Mrs Greenwood

Mrs Greenwood — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:01:00 +0000

It did feel a bit freaky Charlie. I like your description! Thanks for the way you helped so many other people after the earthquake with your family. You’re a star!

By: Mrs Stone

Mrs Stone — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:21:34 +0000

What an incredible story. I loved the armidillo description. Great writing.

By: Ella

Ella — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:51:17 +0000

Hi Charlie

I am sorry you had the big earthquake that made the pool get a big wave and scared you all.

I am hoping that all starts to settle down for you there, it has been very hard for you.

It was good you got to the court to stay safe. I reckon you were so happy to see Dad when he came to pick you up. Did you get lots of hugs?

Remember we are all thinking of you, many of us have never had the experience you have had and we know how brave you are.

Take care from Ella in Auckland.