Mokoia Intermediate students went to Thornton Beach near Whakatane for a recent school camp, enjoying beach activities and working on their creative writing skills. Some of the students' work has found its way on to this week's schools page.
By David Eum
It was like D-Day on Thornton Beach. The
rain battered our backs like soldiers being hit by bullets from the machine guns. The rain was defending its land at all costs, preventing us from doing outdoor activities, stopping the invader from occupying its land. Like all battles the sun eventually shone.
By Eaun Robinson
We dashed across the golden grainy sands of Thornton Beach, dirtying the surface. Slowly the tide came in flooding the stretch of sand. Yelling we charged into the water like maniacs with clubs. The whistle blew. We left. All was quiet. The water receded and the beach was redecorated once again.
