In this beautifully reflective piece of writing, Hedvig, a Year 6, VAS ELL, looks at what parts of NZ she would take back to Sweden with her.

IF

If  I could package up a slice of New Zealand,

I would take my nice friends from school and I would take the classroom full of colour instead of just bland walls.

I  would take the idea of sitting at a big table with your friends instead of sitting independently.  

If I could package up a slice of New Zealand, I would take some cool trees like Cabbage, palm trees, and kauri trees instead of the forest full of Christmas trees that Sweden is known for.

If I could package up a slice of New Zealand, I would take the golden sand beaches so I could bask in the sun and splash in the waves

Then I could boogie board on the rolling waves and share the fun with my Swedish friends.

If I could package up a slice of New Zealand I would take its Covid Free life

So we didn’t need to worry about keeping our distance from each other and so you don't have to think about not hugging each other and keeping 2 meters from each other. 

Everything I have said is what I am going to miss  

If I could package up a slice of New Zealand and take it back to Sweden 

That’s what I would do.

Hej da New Zealand I will miss you.

By Hedvig