As I slipped out of the back door I felt a twang of sadness as I looked up at the home I had known as a child. But that was behind me now. I tiptoed to the back of the house where my quad bike was kept. I turned the ignition key and the engine started up in a soft low purr. Swinging my leg onto the bike and hauling myself up, I pointed my bike away from the house. Soon I was heading towards the entrance to Jelly Mountain.
Half an hour later I was crawling through the tunnel to the top of Jelly Mountain. As I reached the top I was almost blown over with the force of the wind. It was a very chilly wind and I was only wearing shorts, a t-shirt, and sandals. I tried to make a fire but the wind kept blowing it out as it roared around me like a pack of hungry lions. Suddenly I heard a commotion that (surprisingly) was louder than the wind. As I entered the tuatara clearing an amazing sight met my eyes. A young huia was surrounded by the Jelly mountain tuatara and was making an ear splitting racket. I rushed into the clearing, scooped up the little huia, and ran out again. I had completely forgotten about the wind and it nearly blew the tiny bird out of my arms. Suddenly my common sense kicked in. I lowered myself into the pit that I had had to climb up earlier that evening. As I plopped the little huia onto the ground my stomach growled. I pulled a cheese sandwich out of my pocket that I had nicked from the pantry earlier. I sighed and looked at the half-starved animal. He probably needed it more than I did. I held out the sandwich to him. He snatched it from me and began to devour it. I piled some leaves together and lay down. Pretty soon I was asleep.
The next morning I woke up and it looked like it was midday. The sun was blazing and it was extremely hot. I went off in search of food. I found a refreshing looking bush with juicy looking raspberries that were just ripe. When I returned I shared the berries with the huia who I named 'Hu-hu' Later that day I discovered an old well and got some surprisingly fresh water. I made up my mind right that instant to live on Jelly mountain for the rest of my life. Who knows? Maybe, when I'm older, I might write about this adventure. I'll call it: My night on Jelly Mountain....
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Red & Black mufti Day
Our mufti Day
On friday 11th march 2011, Rolleston School had a mufti day to raise funds ,for the refugees of christchurch who have lost so much due to the 6.3 earthquake on 22nd Feburary. the organisers of this day would like to say thank you to the people who have made this day about the people of Canterbury who have lost so much. we are proud to say we raised 800 & 52 dollars to help in the re-build of our lovely city.
On friday 11th march 2011, Rolleston School had a mufti day to raise funds ,for the refugees of christchurch who have lost so much due to the 6.3 earthquake on 22nd Feburary. the organisers of this day would like to say thank you to the people who have made this day about the people of Canterbury who have lost so much. we are proud to say we raised 800 & 52 dollars to help in the re-build of our lovely city.
School Mufti Day
On Friday the 11th of March there was a mufti day to raise money, and collect food for the refugees of Christchurch city. They have lost so much due to the 6.3 Earthquake. Everybody came in Red and Black mufti and brought either:
1. a gold coin donation
2. a non perishable food item (canned food)
3. old school uniform for the city children to use while at our school.
The organisers for this day were
Deena, Caitlin and Charlotte K-S 6B6
Elizabeth 6B3
We were quite impressed when we heard how much we had raised. We raised $852.60.
Mrs Stewart got a photo of us all after assembly and we all looked great in our red and black mufti.
We had lots of canned food and money to give and it was great to have a mufti day to help out.
It was a lovely day and we had great fun. On Friday the 18th of March we have the day off as there is going to be a ceremony held in town to remember those who have passed away in the 6.3 earthquake.
1. a gold coin donation
2. a non perishable food item (canned food)
3. old school uniform for the city children to use while at our school.
The organisers for this day were
Deena, Caitlin and Charlotte K-S 6B6
Elizabeth 6B3
We were quite impressed when we heard how much we had raised. We raised $852.60.
Mrs Stewart got a photo of us all after assembly and we all looked great in our red and black mufti.
We had lots of canned food and money to give and it was great to have a mufti day to help out.
It was a lovely day and we had great fun. On Friday the 18th of March we have the day off as there is going to be a ceremony held in town to remember those who have passed away in the 6.3 earthquake.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Earthquake, thoughts, feelings and reflections
I think tones and tones of people will be effected by what has happened, lots of buildings and houses will be damaged. People could be trapped in elevators. There has been alot of liquafaction. Families will be devastated if their loved ones have died. I feel sad and sorry for those who had loved ones who had died. I am very grateful that I am safe and I am happy that some people got out.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Christchurch Earthquake
I think... that people in Rolleston are lucky that no one was killed and that we don't have liquifaction out here because we live on rock and that some people are really lucky because even though they were in buildings that collapsed and they have cuts and bruises and had to have their arms and legs cut off that they are really lucky to be alive.
I feel...happy to be alive, but sad for those that were in the CTV building,the cathedral and pine guiness building and other buildings that collapsed and for those that died.
I feel...happy to be alive, but sad for those that were in the CTV building,the cathedral and pine guiness building and other buildings that collapsed and for those that died.
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