Reflections about the earthquake

On Friday there was an earthquake. We were in the library. We knew it was an earthquake because the ground was shaking and our teacher called out, "Earthquake". We all dropped, covered and held onto the table legs.

We lined up quietly at the door, and we walked to the court. The teachers called out our names to see if everyone was there, and alright. We waited for our mums to come and pick us up.

We weren't frightened or scared because we knew what to do, because we have been practising and having drills. Our teachers were proud of us all.

There was another earthquake when everyone was at home. We saw the lights moving in our house.

By Room 4 children

Practise Makes Perfect

WOW - you were all fantastic yesterday when the earthquake struck. Everyone knew just what to do and went into a turtle immediately. We then walked out quietly onto the back court and waited for your parents to arrive to take you  home.

Everyone reacted really well, and there were no dramas!! I am proud of you all as you listened and did as you were asked, very sensibly.

In all the years I have been at Normandale School, that is the first time we have had a real earthquake where we evacuated and waited for our parents.

I am sorry you did not get to get your library book, but we will go to the library first thing on Monday morning.

This photo was taken during one of our drills. We are turtled under our tables.