‘How I felt’-Chloe, Harewood School
On Tuesday there was an earthquake. I was at school when it hit. it was my lunch time. We got into a turtle. I felt scared and cried. I felt safe when Mum came to get me.
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I think everyone felt really pleased to see their Mum or Dad, Chloe. I am so poud of how quickly and calmly everyone did the turtle! You were all fantastic!
Hi Chloe
I am so happy you are safe now.
I wish I could make earthquakes go away forever so that we don’t have anymore. But I am just an ordinary person in Auckland without those powers.
When Mum came I reckon she would have been very happy to see you Chloe.
Please look after yourself and remember everyone is trying to help to make things better again.
Send my very best wishes to your family and friends and school. And keep plenty for yourself!
From Ella in Auckland.
hi my name is felise I want to say thank you for being brave and doing the right ting at that kind of emergency.
Chloe, Aren’t Mums and Dads just the best when we are scared. I think I can feel your feelings when your mum came to get you. You were a great girl, take care