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School will reopen tomorrow

Wednesday 15 June 2011 9am

The school has been checked by an engineer from OPUS. Once again our buildings have held up really well and we are able to open all classrooms tomorrow. All buildings are ok to be used.

All liquefaction has been cleared from the grounds. Any hazardous areas have been fenced off so that no one has access. All hazards have been marked clearly.

The school water supply is working however we are still required to boil water - we have organised for more bottled water to be delivered to the school and we still have a back up supply. It would be great, however, if you could send your children with their own boiled water in bottles at least until Thursday when the new supply of water should arrive.

There will be a chance for parents to stay on site and have a cup of tea/coffee in the hall, should you wish to, while the children settle in.

Looking forward to seeing you all

Jo Earl

Principal

Rugby World Cup 2011

Hi everyone,


Did you hear about the rugby world cup is not happening in Christchurch? Were you looking forward to the Rugby World Cup in Christchurch? I know I was looking forward to it.If the earthqauke didn't happen the Rugby World Cup would have been super fantastic.

Earthquake Recount by Isabella B

Earthquake!!!!!!!!

It was 12:50 and I was having my lunch with my friends I looked at my watch 0.58, 0.59, 12:51. I waited about three seconds and then my stomach clenched. I felt the ground shaking. I got down into a turtle wondering what would happen next. Suddenly I heard the sound of everybody running towards the court. I got up and saw the sight of terrified faces everywhere, worried faces just getting worse. I felt a tear roll down my face at the thought of my family being hurt and not seeing them again. Everyone was shocked at the same thought as was the whole of Christchurch. It took a long time for parents to arrive but Mr Grants guitar was a much needed distraction. It must have been really hard for the teachers; they had to look after us while not knowing if their own families were safe. Eventually I saw my dad in his car. I felt so relieved he was safe and he said Mum would be OK but I could tell by his voice he didn't really know. Four hours later mum came home and we were all together again. I felt so happy I couldn't even say how happy I was. Now a week later I still feel lucky but I still think about the other people that aren't as lucky as me.

Earthquake Poem by Lucy B

Earthquake, earthquake please stop,

because its scaring my pup,

and because its killling people too,

and scaring people.

"BOO!"

Earth stop farting because my dog is barking,

"WOOF WOOF!!"

You are making people die,

so please go Bye Bye.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Regarding School Buildings

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Even though we are listed in the paper as having severe damage please note: We have received a yellow sticker - this means further assessment is necessary - We have had an initial assessment of the buildings. Rms 11, 1, 2, 8, 9 and 10 are in good condition with no damage. We are now awaiting a full structural assessment of the main block before we can move forward. As soon as we know anymore we will post it on the website.


Continue to view the OLA website for further updates.

Working Bee @ O.L.A.

Yesterday at O.L.A many families came together to clean up the school. As you can see by the photos there was a great turn out and some children from Room 3 also were there helping out.
Great job to those all who helped tidy the school. I know some people could not get to school due to roads and some people have left Christchurch. But to those who could make it, thank you for your hardwork.

Many Thanks and Stay Safe,

Mister A

Talia’s Earthquake Recount

Hi Mr A and all of Room 3 this is my experience of the BIG earthquake we had on Tuesday......


Tuesday the 22 of the 2 /2011 we were at school having our lunch play time my friends and I were waiting out side of room 8 waiting to go in the pool. Next room 7 started shaking my friends and I went silent wondering what was going on. Then suddenly we got up and ran we forgot what to do so we were running to Mrs Earl. When I was running I fell over and bruised my leg and arm they both started bleeding and I had some scratches on my other leg but I am ok. But then everyone started to do the turtle so me and my friend did the turtle. I said to my best friend Breanna "Are you ok? " She looked up at me crying she said "yes". Every minute the earthquake got harder and harder I yelled "Breanna!" in a scared voice. She yelled my name back then it stopped. "'Phew'" its all over. Then we had to line up for the roll call I looked around for Mr A so I know where to line up. I found him. I lined up. Every one around me was crying. I thought about all of my family I was worried so I started crying. Judith was sitting next to me she cheered me up by saying "pretend you're in the middle of Samoa eating lollies". I laughed. But when I looked up I noticed that liquefaction started to rise up and it also rose up like a waterfall. Then there was another earthquake. Later it started coming up out of the concrete so some people had to go on the other court and we had to move over. When we moved over my best friend Breanna and my step cousin Jemma came over to me, we were all crying. They started to talk about their families which made me worry about my family. But a couple minutes later my Dad was here we went to my house and waited till my Mum came home. I went around the back to get my dog. He was fine. Then Mum came home saying "Our whole building collapsed but I am ok". But I notice my sister wasn't in the car my Mum said she couldn't get to her school. My Dad went to get her. When me and Mum walked inside it was a mess glass every where and everything had fallen over. Mum said "it was a 6.3 earthquake". Mum started to put things down that might break then it happen again another earthquake we both dived under the table. A few minutes later another one hit .I stayed under the table. Every one came over to check on us. We had no power no water for the night. At 6:30 my Dad, my sister and Step Dad came home.
My family was finally safe and together!! I felt myself becoming calm as I was with my family. I spent the night under our kitchen table but I knew I was safe and God was watching over us. I also knew that my Opa (Grand Dad) was taking care of us. We did not sleep but we were together!!
That was my experience of THE BIG EARTHQUAKE I hope you are all well and with your families.
Stay Safe from Talia and her family :)

Recount about the Earthquake

If you would like to write about your experience in the Earthquake, you can write it and email it to me.
abraham.atherton@ola.school.nz

We can post all stories on the blog so we can share our feelings.

Remember:
Orientation
Sequence of Events
Personal Thoughts

Mister A

A Shake Up to Remember.

To the children in Room 3,

Thank you for being seniors yesterday and leading by example when lining up on the court. I know that it was a scary episode, however you were very brave and responsible. I am pleased that you all went in to TURTLES when the earthquake happened. Well Done!

Your JOB is not over though. In Room 3 we support one another in difficult times, and we need to do the same in our families. Listen to your parents and be respectful. Times like these can cause stress, think about your actions and think, how can I help my parents?

Room 3, post a comment if you would like or email me abraham.atherton@ola.school.nz if you would like to say hi.

Yesterday, when I went home with Isiah and Ruthie, our house had shelves on the floor, lights had broken from the ceiling and smashed, my goldfish were very afraid, and my dogs were very pleased to see me. But all my family was healthy and well. I hope all the children in Room 3 and your families are healthy.

Take Care and God Bless

Mister A