This is a diary entry I have written in response to a short animated movie we are studying for literature
Dear Diary,
My life has been the worst after my parents died. It came, a darkness in me and around me I can still feel a little bit of light. I lost hope. As my uncles car pulls up at the orphanage it looks like a big school, cold and scary. My parents voices are in my head telling me they love me as the wind swirls outside and the rain splashes on the car window. Depression is taking my hope.
On Holy Thursday St Patrick’s school did a role play of the Stations of the Cross. It was the 1st of April. I was acting as a soldier of the Roman Empire. The year 8 and 7 students were the kids that were acting.We had to make our actions realistic and interesting.This reminded us how Lord Jesus Christ died, he died to forgive all our sins.
Japan has stories about giants called Oni. These monsters have horns on their heads and very sharp claws,an d they carry heavy clubs called Kanabo. To make sure these monster stay away people throw roasted soybeans out of their houses and shout “Oni wa soto” “Oni,go out!” They do this during the Spring Festival to bring good luck for the following year.Sometimes Japanese children play a game where one person pretends to be an Oni and chases the others.
Dear Lord
Please look after the people who were killed in the earthquake in Christchurch. Lord please accept them into your Kingdom, those people who died should rest in peace.
Amen
Sincerely: Peter Stowers
