Comments on: “When mum came I was very happy”-Luke, 7 1/2, Harewood School

By: Henry

Henry — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 04:57:45 +0000

Hi Luke your story is great and i liked the
title when mum came i was very happy
‘n’ the rest of the story by.

By: Mrs Tamblyn

Mrs Tamblyn — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:09:06 +0000

Luke, I am glad that you felt safe at school, in the multipurpose room. I am looking forward to getting back to school soon and seeing all our brave children again.

By: Ella

Ella — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:23:01 +0000

Hi Luke

Thank you for putting your story on this website. it was good to read what it was like there and I was very happy to note you went into a turtle very quickly both times!

It is very normal to feel scared when things are rocking and rolling as they did on that particular day in a big way.

Feeling scared makes you do things like look after yourself and others too.

Your teachers looked after you very well in the multi-purpose room making sure you kept warm and providing food and games.

Sounds like a lot of hugs went on in your home that day, keep it up!

Take care, I am thinking of you lots!

From Ella in Auckland.

By: Andrea Smith

Andrea Smith — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 08:41:11 +0000

Hi Luke,

Great to see you write about your story Luke. I can’t wait to get back to school and see all of our class again. I hope you and your family are having a relaxing time.

See you soon,

Andrea Smith

By: Mrs Greenwood

Mrs Greenwood — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 01:21:47 +0000

I can understand you feeling a bit scared when the earthquake happened but it was good that all the teachers helped look after the children and you all stayed safe. There were lots of hugs happening – especially when Mums and Dads arrived at school.

By: Deb

Deb — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 11:19:30 +0000

Hello Luke,

Thank you for sharing about how you feel. I think you are all brave and that hugs make people more brave. I hope you are sleeping ok.

Deborah