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Escaped Room

By Ella, Year 4

Warning sirens about to blow your ears off while you keep desperately walking to escape. While the sirens increase in sound every step you take you’re in absolute horror.

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The Sumatran Tiger

By Scarlett, Year 5

The Sumatran tiger is a mammal. Its size is up to 2.4m long and it’s 118kg. It is also a carnivore.

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The World We Live In

By Marianne, Year 6

The people say the world is turning Shining the way the moon does The people, the world Where do you stay? Neighbourhood, where do you turn to?

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The Halloween Carnival

By Lilli, Year 4

One day my friends and I went to the Halloween carnival. We went to the carnival at 6pm. We were excited! We saw a funny clown do tricks. We also saw some witches and cats doing tricks.

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HyerOxide

By Robert, Year 12

Fire rose throughout the buildings, reaching for the skies as a two story wooden building collapsed against the Earth and the ground shook. It spewed smoke into the air with its ember rushed into the wind, falling like rain, stinging my eyes.

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The Website that turned Me into 0’s and 1’s

By Utsab, Year 6

The headset flicks off my ears and bangs onto the table, where I eat my food and my computer is. Whew, another 2 hour recording session done! It’s hard being a YouTuber for my fans, even with a tonne of homework to do.

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Mood Poem: Untitled

By Isabella, Stage 3

Annoyance is when my cousins do the opposite of what I think Meanness is when your personality shrinks Rage is when you can’t win the race Aggression is when you suck at pace

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Mood Poem: Untitled

By Jasmine, Stage 3

Annoyance is Juston, Kevin, & Joshua Worry is not knowing what I have to do Impatience is waiting in a long line at an amusement park Boredom is being stuck in quarantine because of COVID-19.

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Museum of Me: Untitled

By Erica

One day I baked a cake with my mum. It was shaped like a butterfly with a naked barbie doll in the middle of it.

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My Story: Untitled

By Jett

Once I was at the Sydney zoo, and I was followed by a Meerkat for an hour. His name  was actually called Mince. It was brown-headed with a gingery body. It was at my feet. I  liked it. 

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Through Open Doors

By Lidija, Year 10

As Mateo Ashrina walked through the lonely valley, he wondered if he should ever return to the slums he called home. There had never been a mortal that went through the gates of Allah, and lived to tell the tale, but then again, Allah had never seen a half-breed such as him.

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New York

By Tahlia, Year 6

I was standing looking out the window to see the magnificent view of New York City. It was a cold, windy autumn day. I gazed out of the window again to see thousands of yellow taxis go up and down Maple Avenue.

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The Childhood Dream

By Ortiz T-H, Year 7

“DING”, goes the kitchen timer. My wife, Shrek Wes, has just finished cooking. I remember that we ate roast lamb that night. My kids, Issac and Rocky, came to get me for dinner.

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By Valentina, Stage 3

A picture of my family and me A picture of my family and I feels loving, and happy about how close we are as a family. It looks shiny with pride and it feels like a star surrounding us and the shining picture of us together.

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Mood Poem: Untitled

By Xavier, Stage 3

Worry is me thinking that I’m not going to win my soccer gameBoredom is no action happening and it’s not excitingRage is when my sister is doing Tik Toks and cranks up the volumeAggression is when you lose a game And then I visit Real Madrid’s website and they sign De Bruyne, Messi, Dybala and […]

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By B

Let me ask you, how’s life without corn on the cob?

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Trends & Fads 2020: Untitled

By Braidyn

Most Worrying Fortnite GTA 5 Call of Duty (All of them)

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They Lurk

By Saman, Year 9

I am awoken by the beam of light blinding my eyes. “Who turned on the lights?” I demanded. “Me”, a plaintive voice responded from the doorway. It was Oliver, “I need to go to the bathroom,” he continued, “Can you come with me?”

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Apocalypse

After Debert Towney Jason finished his work, he walked to the bus stop with a tired feeling and yawning sometimes.

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Museum of Me: Untitled

By Hailey, Stage 3

Note/Sketch Book Black and white marble. Indescribable scent. Tastes like air. Smooth surface. Sounds like WHOOSH when I flick the pages. My book is important to me because I write about sad times, I draw in it a lot when I’m bored or gloomy. I like to reflect after school in this specific book.

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By Asal

Yellow is the sparkle of the sun
Feels like listening to the song “Happy”
Looks like the perfect detail on a dandelion
Tastes of the nice pop of candy corn
Reminds me of the fluffy taste of marshmallow peeps

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50 Word Story: Untitled

By Angel

My dad’s snake named fluffy started in its enclosure when my dad fed it.

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T-Rex The Mountain Jumper

By Skye

He’s fat and huge He’s scary with teeth coming from his mouth His arms are bigger than mine He’s as ugly as a pumpkin

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Letter Home

By Amuor, Year 11

22nd of May 1915 Dear Mum And Dad, Words cannot explain how much I miss everyone. Not a day goes by without me thinking of you guys. Mum, I crave the taste of your cooking, especially the vegetable soup you make for me every time I get sick. The food here is not the best, it all tastes stale and hard. The only decent food is the biscuits.

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To Save a Life

By Grace W, Year 8

I sat down on the bus, avoiding eye contact with anyone. I fingered the collar of my nurse’s uniform nervously. I was always heckled whenever I caught the bus, but with my car out of service I had no choice.

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By Gianni, Stage 3

Buffersword The buffersword is in the spotlight on a guitar stand, and in the background there are hundreds of different inventions, but the one that was his first solo invention is the most important.

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Museum of Me: Untitled

By Ciel

Money is special to me, so that I can get things that I want, like any kind of food and any kind of clothes.

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Colour Poem: Untitled

By Skye

Grey and purple driving machine Hard egg you throw at a brick wall Wavy hello, that flies too

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Soldier Boy

By Amuor, Year 11

Gallipoli, 25th of April 1915 To my dearest love Sophie, I’m writing these diary entries so if I return home and the tragedies of war are too troublesome to speak of, I can show these to you and our future kids. This is the first day of battle and the last day I’m truly myself, however my love for you will always remain.

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Zimbabwean Description

By Larissa, Year 6

As the wrinkles and smile lines hug her face the Zimbabwean lady stares down the camera lens with big, dull gray lifeless eyes.

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The Mysterious Land

By Jaxyn, Year 4

The other foods are hunting us down. There was four of them: the all seeing leader, noodle squid, pizza grenade, and spider burger.

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By Joshua

Cat My cat is cute, looks like a white dog, smells sweet like flowers, feels like cushions, tastes nice and roars like a lion. My cat is important to me because I love him and care for him.

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By Gunisha

A cricket bat is really important to me because it represents my passion. I love how the cricket bat feels in my hand and the sound of it when it hits a ball.

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Breakable

By Hannah

My iPhone is breakable The grapes are round and you can eat them Paint has a strong smell and great for arts and crafts. Purple gloves, used to keep my hands clean.

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2020 in a Playlist: Untitled

By Noah

Motivational/energising: ChillinIt – Laying Low, On hold, OverdriveRelaxing: Black and yellowVideo game playing: Eminem while playing fortnite 

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For Harold

By Atoc, Year 11

25th of April 1915 Today holds memories that I shall never forget. Memories that will haunt me until the day I no longer exist. What I witnessed today, if I admit it, is devastating in comparison to what I expected the war to be like.

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By Narsi, Stage 3

Ice Cream Ice cream has made me feel better every time I eat it and it gives people enjoyment. It’s really good, it smells, tastes, looks and sounds like different types of ice cream flavours.  Ice Cream Dinosaur Ice cream is delicious. It shows something and tells people the different flavours. I like hazelnut the […]

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By Jasmine

Soccer Trophy It is gold and black. It has no scent. It feels hard, heavy, and strong. It tastes like metal and it has no sound because it isn’t hollow. My soccer trophy is important and represents me because soccer is my favourite sport. I play it every day and I really enjoy playing.

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50 Word Story: Untitled

By Jai

I became friends with Bob, the daddy long legs that chills one my wall next to my bed.

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Colour Poem: Blue Yellow White

By Ciel

Wet and cold in the skyCrashing water, splashing into each otherA blue coloured shell in my dreamRunning on the concrete.  A light comes on in my roomProud of doing my diamond paintingsBright sun, making the sand hotOn a warm summer day.  White like the sky when I’m happyWhen my friend with Sarah is shiningLike the […]

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Trends & Fads 2020: Untitled

By Tyrone

Most worrying: tik tok fortnite reddit school

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If I Survive

By Atoc, Year 11

30th of April 1915 Days like this are days when we try to blur the memories of death. But we will never forget them as the horrifying reality of war scars us mentally and physically.

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By Dean, Stage 3

Chunky Cheese This CHUNKY cheese is from the scene in Diary of a Wimpy Kid of the CHEESE TOUCH! It literally looks like cheese and it’s really big.

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By Rafi, Stage 3

Bike Red new cool clean shiny fast. Riding my bike makes me feel like I’m on a horse.

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Mood Poem: Untitled

By Gianni, Stage 3

Boredom, nothing, empty, unloading the dishwasher, chores. Rage, swears, impatient, waiting in line, hearing screeching and shouting, anger. Impatience, waiting for the new Star Wars movie for six months, trying to find leaks.

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My Story: Untitled

By Brooklyn

My step sister and my three brothers were in the pool. I went to go get on the wet ladder. I slipped on the concrete and banged my head on the metal fence.

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2020 in a Playlist: Untitled

By Olivia

Uplifting/feel good: head and heartSad: BodyNonstop playing: Someone you loved / Lewis CapaldiRelaxing: balconyVideo game playing: Minecraft theme songLetting off steam: Paper Route 

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2020 in a Playlist: Untitled

By Melissa

Uplifting/feel good: High Hopes – Panic! At The DiscoNonstop playing: House of Memories – Panic! At The DiscoMotivational/energising: Doom Music, Pokemon Sword + Shield Gym battle MindRelaxing: Pokemon Music, Linkin’ ParkVideo game playing: Linkin’ Park, Panic! At The Disco, Starset 

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The Colour of Melancholy

By Amisha, Year 11

Having met with failure once more, I walk across the street as I return to reality. I was to make a deal for my art, a rather dull piece of canvas stained with varying hues of mauve on sable, presenting the image of a woman.

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My Leah

By Atoc, Year 11

The content below contains mature themes and adult themes. If you have any concerns or if you are below 12 years of age please do not continue reading. If you are above 15 years and age and wish to continue reading, please scroll down the page.

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Street Boy

By Amuor, Year 11

The content below contains mature themes and strong language. If you have any concerns or if you are below 12 years of age please do not continue reading.

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Museum of Me: Untitled

By Sarah

My books are all different colours and sizes. They smell like happiness, they feel soft, and calming. I wouldn’t have made it through this whole pandemic if I didn’t have my books.

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By Paul, Stage 3

Dog My dog, very smelly, as smelly as a piece of garbage. Cute as, cute as a super super cute puppy and very, very hairy. Black hair, very skinny. Why my dog is important to me is because when I am lonely he keeps me company, and he is funny.

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By Georgina, Stage 3

iPad My first item is my iPad. My iPad is a treasured item of mine. It has all my secrets and social media. My iPad holds many photos of family. It is important to me because it holds many memories of mine.  Devil Horns My second item is my devil horns. I have had these […]

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By Romeo, Stage 3

Lamborghinis 15 Lamborghinis on the roof. I love Lamborghinis.

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By Rafael, Stage 3

Soccer Ball The soccer ball is red and round, it has flags of the world on it to represent how much people in the world like soccer. I chose a soccer ball because I love soccer and it is special to me. I use it every day to train and become a better soccer player.

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By Alyssia, Stage 3

Annoyance is frustrating because you can be annoyed with your cousin, or friend, or when you hear the vacuum. Boredom is annoying because you have nothing to do and you have no one to play with. Worry is scary because I hate the doctor’s, even though they help our lives. Loneliness is boring because you can’t go to Queensland or Aquatopia.

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By Rafael, Stage 3

Boredom is cleaning your room Rage is people bullying Annoyance is people using drills Unhappiness is taking out the rubbish.

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By Antonio, Stage 3

Annoyance is someone stealing your spot and not giving backImpatience is not waiting long enoughRage is aggression to everyone that is rudeSneakiness is stealing cookies.  And then I get Lupo, my dog. Confidence is running from my Mum when she gets angrySleepiness is going to sle … zzzzzzThoughtfulness is giving others stuff, like your spotDetermination […]

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By Aurelia

Purple is as elegant, as it is plasticFeels like the soft silk of a dressLooks like the Riverdaisies by the waterTastes of the sweet fruit hanging on the treesReminds me of the bruises I got after playing sports.

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My Statement: Untitled

By Norman

To my world, I bring music, as a hobby and a skill, I bring gaming and song writing. From this year, I’ll remember my family moments, I’ll remember my friend’s moments and I’ll remember the bad moments, being kicked out of school.   In my future, I will become a YouTuber, I will become a songwriter, I […]

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Dislikes and Likes About Me

By Gunisha

Chalk scratching against a board at 9am machine going brrrr blasting my ears horns and alarms waking me up grumpy, in the morning. The squelch of the mop when it goes into water

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2020 in a Playlist: Untitled

By Willow

Uplifting/feel good: running in the oofs Sad: sad piano

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Funhouse

By Jade, Year 9

Nicholas and Angelina were sitting in the lounge room on Saturday afternoon completing an assignment for class. It was not long before Nicholas’ brother, Daniel, came from upstairs and began pestering them. “What are you doing?” he asked. “Homework,” Nicholas replied bluntly.

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Trends & Fads 2020: Untitled

By Riley

Most worrying:  Covid – Nineteen Toilet Paper Rage

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Transmission

By Maison

Hello all my followers on Earth! Thanks for tuning in!

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Silk and Cotton

By Atoc, Year 11

The content below contains mature content and adult themes. If you have any concerns or if you are below 15 years of age please do not continue reading.

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Wanton Thursdays

By Atoc, Year 11

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Conscription

By Atoc, Year 11

William and I had been best friends since I could remember. When we were toddlers, we used to walk around in our nappies together.

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My Statement: Untitled

By Olivia

I bring skills I bring laughterI bring talent  

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My Statement: Untitled

By Harley

I bring strength – liftingI bring working – school workI bring bike riding – mountain bike.

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Museum of Me: Untitled

By Annika, Stage 3

George Not Found A screen with the channel of George Not Found. The screen is the newest edition. It is 3D. Movie size screen. Surround sound in the biggest room. He’s my favourite YouTuber, and he’s funny.

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By Anthony, Stage 3

Communion Relic Special to me, I got it when I was 8 and it is a gray rectangle.

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By Nicholas, Stage 3

Botanical Boots Botanical boots are boots that are made out of metal to handle and take in any type of temperature. This is important to me because it reminds me of the shoes that I used to love. I use them when I go to countries with specific temperatures.

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The Weeping Diana

By Hiba R, Year 8

I’m not sure of what exactly happened that day, but I do know it was something to do with my dear mother, Princess Diana.

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By Fargin

This object is a doll and I have had it since 2010. I named her Akoara. It has pink hair, it is a mermaid and when you wet her hair it turns to purple. She has a pink, green and yellow tattoo on her arm and around her neck.

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Troy’s Tale of Bob Marley

Bob Marley never imagined he would meet his ancestor that wet Friday afternoon, but the ancient power trapped the drum and other ideas…

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By Miley, Stage 3

A Sculpture of my Face This sculpture has chubby cheeks, a flat nose, small eyes and an enormous hairline, and completely made out of shiny amethyst. This is significant to me because… it’s me.

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By Rose, Stage 3

My Soccer Medals My soccer medals have a green, white and red ribbon and the actual medals are gold, and the other is silver. They are quite heavy. They are important to me because I have been playing for four years and throughout those years, I got them.

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Mood Poem: Untitled

By Romeo, Stage 3

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By Rose, Stage 3

Annoyance is people eating with their mouth open Loneliness is squeaking sounds Meanness is picking up dog poo Unhappiness is unpacking the dishes

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By Mya, Stage 3

Worry is seeing a dog Boredom is cleaning my room Loneliness is when people judge you Unhappiness is taking out smelly rubbish

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By Maryana, Stage 3

Loneliness is when your friend didn’t come to schoolMeanness is when someone talks behind your backBoredom is when your teacher picks the group to work with and you’re by yourselfUnhappiness is when your mother takes the phone or iPad from you.  And then I sleep over at my best friend’s house.  Happiness is when you […]

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By Jonathan, Stage 3

Rage is when my big brother hits me Aggression is listening to my cousin sing Annoyance is feeling my brother’s presence Unhappiness is exercise.

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By Allira, Stage 3

Rage is when I fall or die in Tower of Hell Impatience is when I’m waiting for the weekend to begin Worry is when I worry about if something bad will happen when I am sleeping Annoyance is when my sisters dibby-dob on me.

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By Narsi, Stage 3

Sneakiness is when you become sleuths Rage is when I’m angry, my sister annoying me Whatever when Ms doesn’t say anything Meanness is when I’m mean to my sister for no reason

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By Miley, Stage 3

Worry is when you’re scared Aggression is when your heart has teared Meanness is when you are rude Annoyance is when someone says, “Yo, chill out, dude.”

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By Zara, Stage 3

Mermaid aquarium There are all different coloured mermaid tails. The mermaids smell as sweet as a cookie. There are lots and lots of mermaids. They are wearing a long tail that looks like a dolphin’s fin and is also wearing some sea jewelry.

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By Joshua, Stage 3

Soccer Shoes Smells like a pig. Looks like blue and white. Feels like a sharp pencil. Sounds like a foot stomping on the floor. I have fun and get out and play.

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By Aiden, Stage 3

Juventus Soccer Ball It looks white and gold, with the Juventus badge. It is brand new and feels hard and pumped up. It is hollow inside. The Juventus badge is black and stands out. The gold is the shiniest colour on the ball. The sponsors on the ball are Adidas and Jeep, in black writing. Its significance is how much I support, and my passion for, Juventus.

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By Alissa, Stage 3

Holding a $1 million cheque Holding a $1 million cheque feels like I’m holding one million dollars and it is important to me because I could use it for myself. It looks like a white, enormous piece of paper. It will taste like poison and cardboard. It is important because I will need it in my life and give to the poor and family.

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By Xavier, Stage 3

Statues of Real Madrid Players Real Madrid’s best team is full of legendary and the best soccer players in the world. This object is important to me because it is the soccer team that I support, and want to play alongside the excellent players.

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By Kevin, Stage 3

Goblin The goblin is short, has long ears, and a sharp nose. It wears a tiny shirt and has sport pants. It is mostly brain dumb as it only likes money. It spends most of its time eating chicken nuggets. It smells like a garbage bin. It’s important as it grabs me food and makes money for me. Also it is cheeky and steals random cans of food.

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Mood Poem: Untitled

By Valentina, Stage 3

Annoyance is frustration, anxious and angry Rage is vacuuming, surprises and worry Meanness is being cranky, emotional and hurtful.

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By Charlotte

Meanness is putting rubbish on the floor Rage is beeping the horn at other people Annoyance is a loud alarm going off in the morning Unhappiness is cleaning up your room.

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By Joshua, Stage 3

Worry is Lupo barking Boredom is homework Rage is Williams recommending animes

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By Taraziya

This towel is from when I was born, when the priest baptised me. My mum put me in the towel, the colour is white, it was so big and has my name on it. I was crying but when they put me in the towel, I stopped crying. Until now, I still have it.

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By Fadi

This object is a necklace from my grandfather, before, when I came to Lebanon my grandfather gave it to me and he told me, “Keep it with you to be memories and not to forget me.”

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50 Word Story: Untitled

By Brooklyn

I love crocodiles. I went to the Sydney Zoo and then I put my head on the glass, and the crocodile woke up.

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All About Me

By Erica

Drawing a picture of myself Going to school to learn things Playing outside so I can ride my bike It feels like I’m flying

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My Story: Untitled

By Kobe

“Come on, Nate!” Yelled Nate’s mother. “If you don’t get up, you’ll be late for school.”

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My Statement: Untitled

By Wayne

To my world, I bring my friendship, I bring my skills, I bring my personality and niceness. From this year, I’ll remember the day I met my friends, I’ll remember the time I broke my arm and I’ll remember the time my birthday was during lockdown.

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2020 in a Playlist: Untitled

By Harley

Uplifting/feel good: wow by Post MaloneSad: mockingbird by eminemNonstop playing: wow by Post MaloneMotivational/energising: Stressed out by imagine dragonsRelaxing: rap god by eminemVideo game playing: venom by eminem and rap devil by mgkLetting off steam: rap god or venom by eminem 

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2020 in a Playlist: Untitled

By Riley

Uplifting/feel good: WILD Drive (Artist: Masato Nagai)Sad: Sad SongNonstop playing: Kawaita SakebiMotivational/energising: Pendulum Beat, Believe x BelieveLetting off steam: Kawaita Sakebi

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Times of Silence

By Amuor, Year 11

22nd of May 1915 It is silent, the guns have been dropped and the killing has stopped, but it’s times like this when the silence speaks volumes. The quiet is somewhat haunting. It’s like I can hear and feel the spirits of the dead soldiers lurking about.

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Conveyance of Relevant Themes

By Joshua, Year 9

Anne Frank’s monologic epistolary “The Diary of a Young Girl” details the experience of the eponymous character during her time in hiding as a young teenage Jewish girl in Amsterdam, amid the horrors of WW2.

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My Statement: Untitled

By Braidyn

I bring mechanic skills. I rebuilt a dirt bike from scratchI bring driveway burnouts

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My Statement: Untitled

By Ezura

I bring JapaneseI bring musicI bring being creative  I’ll remember learning to ice skate (note: Alex, the ice skating at a mall thank you Alex you’re a real help)I’ll remember school being supportiveI’ll remember the dream I had this year about 2018 becoming a Pokemon master, the whole year could be positive  I hope I’m […]

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Fake laugh (once again)

This is what we do: it’s what the distant relative you see at Coles does: it’s what the overly nice one in your friend group does: it’s what the nervous & desperate newcomer does:

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By Cheyenne

Getting clapped at twice
 my mother waking me up
 clapping twice 
makes me get ready.


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By Carlton, Stage 3

My Flags These are the flags from my nationality. My dad comes from Palestine, my mum is from the Philippines, and I come from Australia. This is important to me because it is my background.

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By Jonathan, Stage 3

Golden Necklace This golden necklace has a pattern of two gold chains and then a silver chain. The cross is outlined with crystals and enclosed with gold.

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Protest Poetry: Untitled

By Parsa K

I’m just an ordinary man from a different land. Happiness, joy and love is what I see around me but because one person’s personality we are all perceived as this angry, violent society with a lot of disunity.

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I am Poem

I am a person living on Mars selling oxygen to others.

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Museum of Me: Untitled

By Shams

The first picture that I took from my first phone. It’s a story from five years ago. When I was nine years old, I got my first phone.

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The Gold Adventure

By Malia, Year 5/6

The king awakens, angry to see his special gold had been stolen. He secretly watches as his servants furiously clean up. Their jaws dropped when they saw King Tut’s gold headpiece rise from the grave.  He stretches his arms and legs and approaches the bucket of gold…enraged to see how little is left. The servants […]

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By Amalya, Stage 3

Spaghetti Pasta can look and smell very different. Most pasta smells like a delicious plate of yummy food that you could eat for days on end. Pasta feels slimy/watery. Pasta is special to me because it comes from my hometown and it’s our favourite dinner.

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By Rebecca, Stage 3

Worry is when I am scared about something Impatience is when I can’t wait to do something fun Annoyance is when my brother is screaming with his friends Loneliness is when I am home by myself.

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By Gabriel, Stage 3

Annoyance is folding clothes Aggression is not getting Maccas Loneliness is NO WIFI Sneakiness is my house

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By Najat, Stage 3

Worry is when I’m not ready for a test Boredom is doing dishes Impatience is when I want to buy something but I have to wait Unhappiness is when I have nothing to do.

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By Amalya, Stage 3

Sneakiness is farting and saying, “She did it” Rage is when I fall in Tower of Hell Aggression is when I don’t get what I want Annoyance is when my sister starts an argument and then my Mum blames it on me.

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By Rafi, Stage 3

Boredom is when you don’t have anything to doSneakiness is when you sneak to get somethingLoneliness is when you have nobody to play withAnnoyance is when you’re annoyed about something And then I ride my bikeHappiness is when you’re having a good timeConfidence is when you’re ready to do somethingKindness is when you feel like […]

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By Charlotte, Stage 3

My Room My room will have everything I have in my room. It will smell like vanilla bean because it is my favourite scent. It will feel like normal home furniture. This is important to me because I spend most of my time in it and it is also very comfortable. This is also a place where I can do anything.

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By Jessica, Stage 3

Cupcakes These vanilla cupcakes have icing flavoured chocolate. I like making chocolate cupcakes as well with vanilla icing. I think cupcakes are important.

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By Antonio, Stage 3

Real Madrid’s Best Team in Statues Real Madrid’s best team is full of great soccer players. Their best team for me is Iker Casillas at goalkeeper, Roberto Carlos at left back, Sergio Ramos at centre back, Varane at centre back, Modric at centre mid, Kroos at right mid, Casemiro at left mid, Cristiano Ronaldo at left wing, R9 at striker, and Luis Figo at right wing. Real Madrid is important to me because the team inspires me.

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By Zoe, Stage 3

Millions of Dollars Holding a million dollars would feel like paper with a very very thin layer of plastic. It tastes like dirt and poison, it sounds like paper, it looks very green (light green). It smells pretty dirty and good I guess. It’s important because I can give it to the homeless.

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By Danny, Stage 3

My Burger McDonald’s fills my belly up really fast. It tastes like heaven has entered my mouth. It feels as soft as a pillow.

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By Alana, Stage 3

Boredom is cleaning my bedroom Loneliness is lockdown Annoyance is atrociously loud chewing Impatience is waiting for the school bell to ring

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By Maryam, Stage 3

Annoyance is mopping the floor Meanness is people getting hurt Unhappiness is an alarm going off Rage is a baby crying.

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By Selina, Stage 3

Boredom is cleaning my room Rage is hearing babies cry Unhappiness is not being able to see my friends Annoyance is being close to a loud TV.

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By Damien, Stage 3

Worry is fighting with your friend. Boredom is taking out the rubbish Meanness is people bullying Annoyance is loud drills, drilling a hole.

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By Alissa, Stage 3

Boredom is doing vacuuming because it is so loud and tiring Rage is people saying swear words to you Loneliness is when your friend is sick Meanness is punching someone multiple times and hurtful.

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By Zoe, Stage 3

Rage is when you get very angry over a tiny thing it is like having anger issues. It’s also when they swear at you for nothing.Meanness is punching someone multiple times on purposeLoneliness is when your friend is sick And then I win 600 trillion puppies called Ribble Confidence is when you’re never scared in […]

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By Rafi

My first object is a soccer ball. It is red and blue, and it has a Barcelona logo. It smells like feet. When I hit it on the ground, it has a different sound from the normal ball.

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By Bella

Blue, calming as it falls outside
Feels cool as it surrounds my body
Looks like life as I gaze at it
Tastes of salt, as I gurgle it accidentally
When I dunk my head in the ocean
Reminds me of home as I splash around at the beach

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By Angel

This horse shoe is from a horse I’d had since I was first born. I was riding her before she passed away.

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By Phillip

There has always been that dog that comes past my house everyday at a certain time, until one day that it did not come past.

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By Sarah

One sunny day, I was walking out the door, and my pet sheep named Benny, who didn’t like me at all, and he always attacked me.

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By Brooklyn

Every time I hear the vacuum it hurts my head Home work makes me stress that much I can’t finish it Whistling gives me a headache and pain all over

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By Norman

Going to school because it sucks and I’m bad at it I could be watching a movie

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By Ciel

The sound of my brother’s music Annoying sounds blaring from his room Chalk on a chalkboard makes me feel frustrated

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By Cody

Drama, fighting and arguing Makes me feel mad and angry Fake people annoy me when they pretend to be my friend

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My Statement: Untitled

By Hannah

I’ve spent time growing up in Kogarah, I have been to all different places in Australia, I have been to many different schools. To my world, I bring singing to my life, acting to my life and I bring confidence and looking after myself to my life all the time.

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By Garvika

I am a twin, I have always loved creative arts, I have been learning and working at my desk a lot this year. To my world, I bring the ability to be good at creative arts, the ability to be good at sports and the ability to bring my confidence and helpful personality.

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Movie World Alone

By Garvika

Going to Movie World has always been my dream, and finally I am going there. My and my sister jumped in the car and we knew it was going to be an action packed day. We were too excited, and we couldn’t wait to get there.

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The Devil and Me

By Wayne

Once, a long time ago, I went to hell. I dug a hole down, just enough for me to go down. I got there and I landed right at the stinky feet of the Devil. He was a big, strong, red beast. The devil asked, “What the heck are you doing here?”

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By Angel

Lavender everywhere in my house in my bathroom.

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2020 in a Playlist: Untitled

By Tyrone

Uplifting/feel good: men at work – land down underNonstop playing: eminem – godzillaMotivational/energising: rammstein – Du hastRelaxing: bob marley – red red wineVideo game playing: the rolling stones – paint it blackLetting off steam: rammstein – Deutschland

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Trends & Fads 2020: Untitled

By Olivia

Most worrying:1. Corona  Most hilarious/awesome1. I ran into a pole

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By Ezura

Most worrying: Coronavirus North Korean Politics

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By Harley

Most worrying: Talking about tiktok getting shut down People on tiktok being annoying Same song going on and on Snake bites

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The Scent of Motherhood

By Aysha, Year 11

“Mamma, Riju baba’s crying.” “Rock her. I’m coming. Pass me the headband and stop whining, Ragi.” “Mammaaaa, Riju fell down!” Riju fell down. So I should go to her and pick her up and sing her a lullaby and whisper sweet things to her.

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The Beaumee Wood

By Pratha, Year 7

After a day at the Beaumee Preparatory School, Lorelei was bone tired. So tired, she wasn’t up for going for a walk after school. As always, her best friend, the ever peppy Toralie Peipay, was there to drag her on a walk.

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The Tree that once Bloomed

By Emilie, Year 7

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Anne Frank Analysis

By Lauren, Year 9

Anne Frank’s epistolary, monologic text, ‘The Diary of a Young Girl’ reveals the workings of her mind as she, along with her family, copes with real life events inside and outside the annexe during World War 2.

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My Statement: Untitled

By Noah

I bring fractionsI hope Conor comes back

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Museum of Me: Untitled

By Mya, Stage 3

Books  My object is books about mysteries, which are hard covered, have lots of pages, and are interesting and intriguing to read. This is important as I love reading mysteries, they are fun and enjoyable.  Forensic Science Kit This forensic science kit would have powder to fingerprint, and other items. I enjoy forensic science and […]

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By Gabriel, Stage 3

Rubik’s Cube A Rubik’s cube looks like a cube with different colours on each side. Solving it makes me feel proud.

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By Dario, Stage 3

Shoes I love shoes and my favourite pair would be Dior Jordans, because they’re expensive, comfortable, and look nice. They have Dior print on them and are grey, so they would look clean with everything.

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Yarramundi River

By Brooklyn, Year 6

Yarramundi reminds me of the moments with my step dad, the memories when he was alive. We were out at the river at the place I like, the place I love, the place I have so many memories at.

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Six Weeks Later

By Ella, Year 8

I’m reluctant to start this story because I’m worried people won’t believe me. Sometimes, I don’t know if I believe it myself.

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By Quynh

I have my collection of perfumes, I love all of them, and I also had my favourite perfume but I forgot the brand. It was the oval bottle, it has the silver colour wrapped around the pink in the middle.

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By Maryana, Stage 3

My Harry Potter Book Collection My book collection is a rectangular shape that’s dark blue with gold stars. It has all the Harry Potter books and feels very smooth, just like the back of a piece of foam. It smells like cardboard and you can’t taste it.

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A Zap of Illuminating Cyan

By Saniah, Year 9

With a zap of illuminating cyan Astrid’s cognitive implants summoned a platinum-glazed automobile; levitating, luminous and in all its glory.

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Museum of Me: Untitled

By Rebecca, Stage 3

My Pillow My pillow is a white soft object that I sleep on every day. This object is very significant to me because I have owned it for a really long time.

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By Allira, Stage 3

Giraffe Soft Toy It has brown spots, the long neck falls down, it is small, it’s very soft because it’s a soft toy, it’s very comfy when you cuddle it. It is a girl and its name is Giraffe. It’s special because I got it when I was born.

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Mood Poem: Untitled

By Annika, Stage 3

Worry is the monsters under my bed Unhappiness is the voices in my head Loneliness is swallowing my mind Aggression is a rock because it’s not kind

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By Carlton, Stage 3

Rage is when I die in a game Meanness is vacuuming, which is very lame Boredom is loneliness Worry is me being in such a mess.

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By Tomi, Stage 3

Aggression is angry Annoyance is Dario Boredom is talking to annoying people Worry is getting angry.

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By Charlize, Stage 3

Sneakiness is farting and saying “she did it” Rage is when I can’t make a hot chocolate Aggression is when there is nothing to eat Annoyingness is when my brother gets treated better than me.

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By Dean, Stage 3

Worry is when you start to feel anxious and I think people will leave me Loneliness is when you’re alone Impatience is when you’re not patient Annoyance is when you’re annoyed

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By Nicholas, Stage 3

Annoyingness is Dario when he copies people Meanness is Anna when she gets me for footsie Rage is Dario when he loses a game Aggression is Tomi in a rage

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By Alexia, Stage 3

Wax Figure of Alexia There is going to be me and my wax figure in the middle of the corner and pictures everywhere all around the room of me. This object is important to me because it reminds me of myself.

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By Marcel, Stage 3

Dinosaur Fossils The dinosaur fossils feel rough and hard, they smell like rotten eggs because they’ve been there for millions of years. They look like huge bones that are really dirty. They taste like metal steel. My object is important to me because my interest is dinosaurs and their fossils for research purposes, because they look cool.

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By William, Stage 3

Sushi Sushi fills my taste buds with joy. It makes my heart pound with deliciousness, it is a true delicacy of Japanese cuisine that I could never let go. The rolled salmon and avocado sushi looks like a rainbow of colours, wrapped in dried seaweed with clusters of rice and slices of avocado and salmon.

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By Damien, Stage 3

Tennis Racquet The tennis racquet is blue and white, it’s round at the top. It would feel like rubber at the bottom. It is important to me because I love playing tennis, it’s lots of fun.

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Mood Poem: Untitled

By Kevin, Stage 3

Rage is when a controller beams PC players Annoyance is Juston’s laugh Boredom is doing the dishes Unhappiness is when you get head shot sniped in top 2

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Mood Poem: Untitled

By Juston, Stage 3

Annoying is Hailey, Jasmine, Zoe, and SelinaRage is when controller players only headshot PC playersBoredom is when Hailey, Jasmine, Zoe, and Selina talkUnhappiness is when your controller disconnects in top 2 and he kills you.  And then I triple headshot a kid and won a game of Fortnite.  Happiness is when I talk to my […]

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By Joshua, Stage 3

Rage is when I 300 pump Emillio or I beat Juston Loneliness is when I hurt my foot and I couldn’t play soccer Annoyance is Kevin screaming Unhappiness is when someone hurts my feelings

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By William, Stage 3

Boredom is sweeping after my sister’s pets Loneliness is people having no friends Annoyance is hearing a baby crying when you want to sleep Unhappiness is washing the dishes

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By Nader

My paper drawing is important for me because when I was seven years old my mum told me., “If you dream, draw what you see in your dream to know your dream.”

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The man who fell in love with an ice-cream cone

By Asal

The boy walked slowly as he went to the shops to buy gum, so he doesn’t have to get the gum off the floor. That gum had people stepping on it, and that was disgusting.

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By Josh

Godzilla movies are my favourite thing to watch because in Godzilla: Final Wars, Godzilla goes against 25 monsters and he wins which shows how strong he is, Godzilla makes me feel happy, because I know I can defend myself.

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By Bella

Yummy, nice to eat in my tummy, probably feels bumpy. Got made a week ago, got eaten a week ago. If I vomited it up, I would eat it again!

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By Hannah

Have you ever heard of a cat that likes to sit in boxes? Well my cat does exactly that!

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50 Word Story: Untitled

By Norman

You will not believe what happened today. My pet snail disappeared.

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My Story: Untitled

By Norman

Starting on a skateboard for the first time was pretty hard. I didn’t know how to do anything. But I had to learn.

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My Statement: Untitled

By Sarah

I have been writing poems for a long time, I have been sad, because I haven’t been able to see my friends and I have been reading chapter books.

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My Statement: Untitled

By Ciel

To my world, I bring diamond paintings, I bring patience, I bring noise, laughter and my fingernails tapping.

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Colour Poem: Red, Green, White

By Erica

Sweet strawberry jam, on toast in the morning A red usable pen, that helps me write sentences Strawberry; I eat it slowly, makes it

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By Cody and Phillip

Bright red flame, on a cold Saturday nightBig, red apple to eatBig, noticeable red stop signRed strawberries, before and after school  Short soft green grassRound green tennis ball, on a tennis courtBig white tiger at the zoo Long, white paper to colour on Yellow sun, in the skySlow like a tortoiseYellow, tasty bananaNice, sunny lemon  Bright […]

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By Hannah

Home…it’s my special place and it’s safe

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My Statement: Untitled

By Jai

I have been writing since year three, creative thinking since I was five and helping people since I was seven. I bring happiness to family and friends, leadership to those around me and security to those closest to me.

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2020 in a Playlist: Untitled

By Zac

Uplifting/feel good: Dark MessiahMotivational/energising: A day too late by SKilletRelaxing: Nightcore Mashup (with Despacito)Video game playing: Sonic – Awaken AlveLetting off steam: Fight Back Neffex

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2020 in a Playlist: Untitled

By Jackson

Uplifting/feel good: Kiss – was made for loving you

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Trends & Fads 2020: Untitled

By Melissa

Most worrying: Anti-Maskers Spitting at people’s faces

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Sisters for Life

By Sarah-Jane, Year 11

When I was alone in our bedroom after a bad day at school, you were there When I would cry, til death you were there

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Alone

By James, Year 9

That lonely boy in the playground all alone Instead of asking if you’re ok… you laughed at him. That lonely boy in the playground getting laughed at Instead of helping… you joined in.

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Trends & Fads 2020: Untitled

By Noah

Most worrying:  Fortnite – people don’t go to school, it gets addictive Most hilarious/awesome: Pies to Pat’s Face  Pat when he’s talking

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By Willow

Most worrying:  Coronavirus  Ufo Sighting  Trump’s face  Riots  Most hilarious/awesome: Kardashians  Golden Girls  Moosic  Roblox 

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THE PAST PIZZA

By Brad, Year 7

Ahh yes, finally I have finished my magnificent creation although it took me 30 years. It is now completely capable of carrying people, said old man file.

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Zero

By Aliyah, Year 10

“Wouldn’t you rather get rid of them than be on the run for the rest of our lives?” I countered. “I already have a feeling of where to go next, if we so decide,” Seven remained neutral on the matter.

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Museum of Me: Untitled

By Annalise, Stage 3

Punching Dummy My punching dummy has a black, round base and a tall, black body. My object is important because I like fighting, and when I fight, I feel calm.

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Museum of Me: Untitled

By Zac, Stage 3

PS4 My PS4 is in my museum because I use it all the time and it is one of my favourite objects in the world. It looks like a black box, and it sounds like a jet engine.

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Earth’s Last Day

By Andre K, Year 7

There is darkness all around me. I’ve been drifting for five hours since the accident. I look back, I see my home planet. It is covered by darkness.

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Museum of Me: Untitled

By Tomi, Stage 3

A Sculpture of Atkin This sculpture is special because he is one of my closest mates and he helped me through my childhood and was really nice to me.

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By Nhi

The first time I went to the dentist, I was very afraid, and I thought, “It can grow again?”

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By Hanna

This object is a bracelet, which is like a zip. I have four of them and every one has a different colour. It was a gift from my dad on my 11th birthday. I haven’t moved it from my hand from the time that I first wore it. People like to ask me about it.

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I Survived Online School!

By Leo, Year 9

‘More online school…I really hate it.’ I opened my eyes and stared at the usual old white ceiling. It is always the same ceiling, no colour change, no added texture, just the same old boring one. I groaned.

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By Christy, Stage 3

Chocolate Pool In my museum I will have a giant chocolate pool (milk chocolate) and it has an entrance for you to come in and actually swim in it, but you will have to pay. There are showers close by for you to wash off.

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By Olivia, Stage 3

Diamond Sculpture of my Bunnies Three solid sparkly sculptures of all my bunnies—Tipsy, Rocky, and Snowball or Snozzy. With blueberries with Tipsy, carrots with Rocky, and pellets with Snozzy. They are important to me because I love them and they are cute.

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By Charlize, Stage 3

Pointe Shoe My pointe shoe is satin, it feels like on the outside, but when they are on and you are using them they hurt. They are skin colour, and smell disgusting. This is significant to me because I love dance and I wear them almost every day at dancing because I love it.

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By Najat, Stage 3

Art Art looks nice, it is painted or coloured with pencils, or shiny. It is important to me because art makes me feel calm and I enjoy it when I do art.

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Mood Poem: Untitled

By Paul, Stage 3

Worry is when I go to the dentistRage is when I lose a billion timesImpatience is when my mum said something exciting that is coming, but it takes a day

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By Georgina, Stage 3

Boredom is when I have nothing to do Rage is when I fall in Tower of Hell Impatience is when I have to wait in line for ice cream Annoyance is when my siblings come in my room and jump on me

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By Annalise, Stage 3

Boredom is math Rage is when your brother eats all the Nutella Aggression is when someone comes in my room Impatience is my cousin

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By Alex, Stage 3

Unhappiness is Atkin’s cats Boredom is listening to Dario’s voice Rage is cleaning the house Impatience is washing

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By Selina, Stage 3

Mermaid Statue This statue has pink hair and a blue tail. Her name is Mimmi. This statue is made out of wood. Mimmi is wearing a blue moon ring and a pink shell bracelet, as shiny as a pearl. This is important to me because mermaids always excite me and entertain me.  Animal Paintings (Panda […]

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By Liam, Stage 3

Gyms Gyms feel like a stress ball. The motion and feel of your muscles moving and working harder than ever, throb, throb. The way your muscles move is extraordinary and the way they shift over all the gym smells good.

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By Maryam

Puppy Room There are going to be lots of puppies in a room and you can go in the room and play with the puppies. The puppies are going to be fluffy, some big, some small. Different breeds of dogs, some lazy, some playful. This is important to me because it is my favourite animal. It also brings out the best in me. It has also been with me for my whole life and it makes me happy.

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By Antonio, Stage 3

Sculpture of Lupo (White German Shepherd) The Lupo sculpture would be covered in wax and would be full of Lupo’s real fur. He will be sitting down and opening his jaw. He will be as majestic as a vast painting and as soft as snow. He also is nice and is a great guard dog.

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Mood Poem: Untitled

By Hailey, Stage 3

Aggression is losing a Fortnite match Annoyance is Kevin, Joshua and Juston Boredom is cleaning my room

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Mood Poem: Untitled

By Jessica, Stage 3

Meanness is when people get hurt Annoyance is hearing a baby crying Rage is alarms going off Worry is when you’re having a fight battle.

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By Alexia, Stage 3

Rage is beeping the horn Annoyance is an alarm going off Unhappy is when you break things Meanness is putting rubbish on the floor

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By Antonio, Stage 3

Worry is thinking that my team is going to lose a final Aggression is when my team loses a big match Meanness is bullying people Unhappiness is when your team loses a final.

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By Liam, Stage 3

Boredom is mowing the lawn Rage is me annoyed Aggression is fighting Annoyance is alarms setting off

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By Ramel

This object is perfume. It is a rectangular prism glass that has a golden colour cap and a very sweet smell when used. I got my perfume a month before I came to Australia and I first used it when I was in the Jordanian Airport before going to Australia.

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By Yuri

Red is the chilli in dry noodles
Feels like its hot and spicy on my tongue
Looks like juice in a seed
Tastes of fire in my mouth
Reminds me of hot weather, in my home in Thailand.

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By Alice

Black and white as a magpie Looks like darkness, and paper Tastes of rice and caviar 
Reminds me of my favourite shade

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By Deya

This historic piece of fluff was from a four year old’s teddy bear that she got when she was born. The bear was a dark brown colour and it had a pastel coloured ribbon. It got burnt in a bonfire at a skatepark. His name was Remmy, and she carried it everywhere.

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50 Word Story: Untitled

By Garvika

Have you ever heard of celebrating a birthday over zoom?

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2020 in a Playlist: Untitled

By Ezura

Uplifting/feel good: River flows in youSad: River flows in you / kiss the rainNonstop playing: Over the rainbow ft SarahMotivational/energising: Over the rainbow ft Sarah / Pokemon Sun Trial, Start / fictional moonRelaxing: tsugetsu no oka by Ichiko aobaVideo game playing: fictional moon / don’t cry anymoreLetting off steam: electro world

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My Story: Untitled

By Ciel

Me, Wayne and Sarah met up on a hot, dark Hawaiian beach at ten o’clock at night. Sarah came in a big purple dune buggy, it was funny because we were all supposed to be walking.

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By Hannah

One day I was at school in maths class during period four. On the other side of the school there was construction work happening, then all of a quick sudden, the whole class could hear a huge breaking sound of a huge bark tree

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Mood Poem: Untitled

By Garvika

Nails scratching on the blackboard, irritating, makes me cringe frustrating, annoying Vacuuming the house boring to keep moving your hand

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Hugging

By Gunisha

Snorkelling: I always knew it was hard and now I had to face it. Today I came out to snorkel with my aunt, uncle, mum, dad and sister.

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My Story: Untitled

By Amayah

My cat, Kora, likes to kill birds. She pounds at them. She climbs and scratches the door when she’s hungry.

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Trends & Fads 2020: Untitled

By Zac

Most worrying: Coronavirus + people getting angry talking about it Hand sanitiser

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Trends & Fads 2020: Untitled

By Jackson

Most hilarious/awesome: Paper Mario Origami King  Nintendo Switch 

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1788 The Year No One Talks About

By Lambotharan, Year 8

1788, the dreaded year it all started. A child named Alinta and her friend were playing near the seaside. Alinta had beautiful dirty blonde hair, was good at sports and always smiled. She had many friends, but her best friend was Kirra.

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No more Child Marriage

By Lauren, Year 9

“I want to tell all the women who are suffering abuse to be strong.” – Aisha Bibi Aisha, an 18-year-old Afghan girl, was married to her husband when she was only 14. After being beaten up countless times and treated like a slave, she decided to run away from her home.

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My Statement: Untitled

By Jackson

I bring Paper Mario Origami King on Nintendo Switch

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My Statement: Untitled

By Willow

I bring an interest in the KardashiansI bring a sense of humour  I’ll remember Corona (it’s Donald Trump) I hope I get thickI hope I get skin!!!!I hope Trump doesn’t get re-elected  I will move to AmericaI will vacation to KoreaI will always love McDonald’s I will always be funnyI will always be a Kardashian fan.

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Museum of Me: Untitled

By Hannah

My bows looks absolutely beautiful to me in my opinion. They smell like the shampoo, and conditioner in my hair.

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By Brooklyn

I remember when I slipped and broke my arm. We were playing, and it was wet, I pushed the ball out of Jett’s arms and then I slipped.

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Friday Night

By Riyam, Year 7

It was a dark, stormy, Friday night. I was really bored, so I decided to turn on the TV and watch a movie.

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Mood Poem: Untitled

By Jordyn

Chalkboard screeches
s shivers running down my spine
 taking the bins out at noon 
so tedious
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Museum of Me: Untitled

By Isabella, Stage 3

An Artwork The painting is framed with a leather canvas surface. Blue surrounds the painting with colourful, bright coral. It has whales and beautiful creatures. The canvas is stood up by a dark brown wooden sculpture rectangle.  All Types of Food (Such as Boba) As you take a step inside, you would smell the aroma […]

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By Angelina, Stage 3

Scrapbook It is a blue, white and green, metal ring notebook which I received on my 11th birthday. I got it from my best friend in year 5 and I stick in photos of me when I was young, photo strips of me at my first ever wedding, and many more to add. It feels really light.

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Mood Poem: Untitled

By Annabella, Stage 3

Impatience is when everyone knows something and I am waiting to get told Boredom is when you don’t know what to play on park Annoyance is when my siblings tell me what to do Loneliness is when I don’t have anyone to play with

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By Angelina, Stage 3

Worry is the fear of beginning high school Rage is the irritating sound of my family calling my name Meanness is the guilt of sin Annoyance is the constant begging of being asked to be played with.

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By Anthony, Stage 3

Worry is when you are scaredBoredom is when you have nothing to doLoneliness is when you’re aloneImpatience is when you don’t wait And then I play PS4.  Happiness is you being the opposite of sadConfidence is practicing things throughKindness is being nice to peopleCalmness is being at peace.  And I will always be me.

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By Zac, Stage 3

Worry is getting a low score on a test Boredom is when I have nothing to do Sneakiness is when I get a late snack Rage is when I die in a game.

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By Christy, Stage 3

Loneliness is an only child (because they are by themselves) Impatience is me when I ask someone a question, and they take too long to answer Annoyance is my bratty little brother Unhappiness is me when I am excluded

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By Olivia, Stage 3

Boredom is cleaning up the dishes Rage is people slurping Annoyance is your older sister telling you everything you do is old or out of trend Aggression is when people bruise your bone on your face.

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By Alyssia, Stage 3

A Cross with a Picture of Jesus A cross with a picture of Jesus looks colourful. It feels hollow. It tastes like nothing because it’s not edible. It sounds like nothing because there is no zipper or chain. It smells like a cardboard box. This is important to me because I pray to my family and because I am Catholic.

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By Alana, Stage 3

Piano Book My piano book is mostly white and has little colourful monsters playing the piano. The cover feels very soft and smooth, unlike the pages feeling rough. The pages sound like trees dancing in the wind as I flip through them. This is important to me as it shows my persistence and my love for playing the piano. It also shows me following my dreams.

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By Juston, Stage 3

Goalkeeper Gloves They are blue, red, and green. They smell like dirt from all the times I’ve saved goals and the ball was filled with dirt. They feel comfy and protective. They taste rubbery and soft. They are important to me because I practice every day, so that I grow up and become one of the best.

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Mood Poem: Untitled

By Marcel, Stage 3

Rage is when you’re angry and you’re Hulk Smash Loneliness is when you are lonely and have no one to play with or talk to Meanness is when someone is bullying and not being nice Annoyance is when someone is annoying you and it’s not fun.

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Mood Poem: Untitled

By Zara, Stage 3

Boredom is doing the dishes Rage is loud TV Meanness is people fighting Annoyance is babies crying.

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Mood Poem: Untitled

By Danny, Stage 3

Sneakiness makes me smile, because when you sneak out you can see your friends. And then I work for the government.

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Museum of Me: Untitled

By Asal

Object: My special, special pencil This is my special pencil. I like this pencil because it has really good lead and it’s sharp. Now you know why I love this pencil, okay gotta go, BYE! Object: Chewing gum There we are at the fruit battle. “I’m going to win,” says the watermelon chewing gum.  “Oh, […]

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By Alice

This piece of hair is from when a three year old was cutting her own hair in her room.

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The Lurk

By Jhett

It was dark and silent. Maybe too quiet. A flicker of light. I saw him, his spikes frighten me.

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Museum of Me: Untitled

By Garvika

My dog died in 2014, six years ago. It has been a long time, but I still have his collar.

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50 Word Story: Untitled

By Erica

I felt something crawling on my leg. I was just sitting there. I grabbed it, and threw it and it landed on the other side of the car.

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50 Word Story: Untitled

By Gunisha

Usually I would be going to theatres on this day (Friday) but instead I have to stay at home (boring!) all because of COVID19.

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Colour Poem: Untitled

By Tahlia

Liquid blue, refreshing water Fluffy clouds high in the sky Thick, paint pasted on my walls in my room

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My Story: Untitled

By Tahlia

In adventurous Thailand, glamorous Indonesia and fantastic Bangkok, I found a lot of interesting things. I found this beautiful, dotted elephant in the souvenir shop in Bangkok. When I got the elephant, my brother Cody said, “Tahlia, if you flip it, it opens a secret passage.”

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Mood Poem: Untitled

By Sarah

Doing homework is frustrating really stressful Fighting makes me cry

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My Story: Untitled

By Skye

Once upon a time, there lived a ghost in an aquarium with sharks and fish. The sharks were camouflaged. The ghost turned into a shark at night.

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To My Thoughts

By B

When my brain is packed to the brim with thoughts, a simple flick of my pen may blow the mind of others

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My Story: Untitled

By Brayden

I was with my friends in the Bidwill bush, and I was riding down a hill with dents in the ground from dirt bike tracks. A kangaroo came out of nowhere and knocked me off, I got knocked out. I woke up in the hospital and I had brain damage. I don’t remember things, I don’t remember what happened. I got long term memory loss.

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My Statement: Untitled

By Gunisha

To start off, I have just started high school this year and so I have cooking classes that have allowed me to cook for my family and show them (let them taste) my masterpieces. This includes my special stuffed potatoes.

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Museum of Me: Untitled

By Tahlia

Slimy, sweet, sticky, Yummy like sugar. Honey is important and is good with weetbix. It reminds me of when I was six, and I was sick, and my pop gave me a teaspoon of honey.

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Trends & Fads 2020: Untitled

By Willow

Most worrying:  Coronavirus  Ufo Sighting  Trump’s face  Riots  Most hilarious/awesome: Kardashians  Golden Girls  Moosic  Roblox 

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Trends & Fads 2020: Untitled

By Riley

Most worrying:  Covid – Nineteen Toilet Paper Rage

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My Statement: Untitled

By Willow

I bring an interest in the Kardashians I bring a sense of humour

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50 Word Story: Untitled

By Olivia

Roxy, my rottweiler.She’s very hyperactive. She’d scratch on the screen door and try to jump in the window.Sometimes she managed to get in.She accidentally killed our pet rabbit and afterwards she would sook.I told her she was a naughty girl. She cried more. She tried to touch the rabbit.She wasn’t aggressive but she’d jump all […]

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By Tyrone

I found my Crow, Gavin, near Minto, near Macfields. With my cousins. I’ll train it and take it home. Cousin said “why are you taking it home? Why do you want a crow?” “Why not?” I trained it every now and again, every time it did something I didn’t like I would smack it on […]

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50 Word Story: Untitled

By Melissa

My mum decided to give my dog a KFC chips package.  My dog decided to try to put his entire head in the package. “WTF” followed by laughing.

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By Kobi

We found a turtle. Me and my dad were out playing at the golf club. Its shell was cracked.  We took it home.  After four years the crack healed.  We would let it walk in the driveway.  The next door neighbour’s kid Tyler killed it with a brick.  My parents went over the neighbour’s house. […]

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My Story: Untitled

By Bella

Rosie is a pure-bread Bengal cat and Bianca is a mixed short hair. Bianca was rescued, when her owners put her whole family out on the street. They fight ALOT. Rosie is six, and Bianca is one and a half and they live together in my house. Bianca: Rosie found the possum I left. I […]

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My Story: Untitled

By Alice

Two days ago, a wild beast called Bella walked into my room and screamed, “You hacked my Roblox account!” “No, I didn’t.” I said. “Yes, you did!” Then all of a sudden, her Roblox character stood up, on top of the phone and snapped at Bella. Then it disappeared. “Oh, never mind. It’s working now.” […]

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Museum of Me: Untitled

By Georgia

Object: Laptop It feels heavy, and I hold my memories from quarantine with it. Online school, I wish I could forget. It was tiring! If i was really lucky, I would finish at 1pm, when I would go back to video games like Roblox. At the moment, my Avatar ain’t looking too good. Object: Camera […]

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