‘Earthquake story’-Kalen, 12, Templeton Primary
We were playing cricket then the earthquake happened it felt like some one picked the school up and dropped it a lots of times. We went to the new building and watch a movie until my mum came.
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.
Hi Kalen
It sounds as though your day was pretty bad when the earthquake came.
You have been very descriptive in saying it felt as though someone picked up the school and dropped it lots of times.
I do hope by now that things have some sense of normality and that your family and friends and of course you are feeling better.
Don’t forget people from all over the world are looking at you and have been so amazed at your strength and courage, what a fine example you have been.
Take care, from Ella in Auckland.