Harrison, 8 1/2, St Albans Primary School
I was at Jelly Park then left and got to the school car park walking to class then the earthquake started and only 4 people were not crying and one was me that did not cry and I told every one that cried that it was ok and they didn’t listen then we were in the school grounds on the grass I had my mum came running to me and picked me up and said every thing smashed and we had found a dachshund called Rupert (my mum thinks that’s pretty great because we have two dachshunds of our own – Ruperts mum is a nurse and was working hard to help injured people, she came and got Rupert on Wednesday morning) he had a cut on his eye and that’s all.
Hello Harrison
You sound like a very caring person to look after those people that were crying on the day of the earthquake.
I am glad you were safe at school on the grass waiting for your Mum.
When you saw your Mum running to you I think she would have been very happy to see you.
Poor Rupert I hope he is better now too.
Take care of yourself, please send my best wishes to your family and friends.
From Ella in Auckland.