First of all I want to thank you for taking the time to write this piece about the day of the big earthquake. Well done.

I am not surprised you felt dizzy with all that movement of the earth going on.

The desks were good and sturdy to keep you all safe before you went to the big field.

Did the teachers give you lollies? That was good of them if they had some there.

I am sure your Dad was so pleased to see you and I do hope Tommy is well.

Take care, we are trying to help from a long way away and we will all be visiting Canterbury again soon.

From Ella in Auckland.