Cross Country. Being a Shoe.

Cross Country. Shoe’s Perspective.

“Woah! Hey!” What’s the rush? I wonder as I get thrown in the car.

“You can’t just chuck me!”

Oh, By the way I am a shoe and my name is Ellie. I have a very annoying sister Sally. She moans about everything!

The next thing I know is we are driving in the car going somewhere.  Sally is blabbering on about just getting thrown in the car so quickly. When we get to where we won't to go, I realize that we are at school again!  

But then I see that this is no normal school day this is Cross Country! How exciting! I remember this from last year! It was so much fun and we came second. I can’t wait till it’s our turn!

I tell Sally the good news but all she does is groans. “ Last time we came here, I got covered in mud and didn’t get washed for a week. Kaelyn sits down and I am bubbling, bursting and fizzing with excitement.  

“Nine year olds.” One of the teachers call. Thats us! As we line up I a bit nervous. Then, Ready, Set, GO!!!!

We are off!!!! We are in the 4th position and I am urging Kaelyn to go faster. But she paces herself. We are near The roundabout and Kaelyns mum is cheering her on. Then we end up in 3rd place! As we turn a few corners, we are up at the alley way and  we are far ahead of the 4th position. Kaelyn is fighting for second place.

Oh no, Here comes the alley way. Sharp Stones dig into my body, I feel that any moment I will start to bleed.

Then off the stones into the cold squishy  mud that covers my body. “C’mon you can do it Kaelyn!” I hear the crowd saying. We have still held the 3rd position as we  are turning past the zig zags. Then I see it. The finish! I smell sweat churning up amongst the sock.  Then we cross the line! 3rd place!

Now me and Sally are no longer Ellie and Sally, together we are SMELLY!!!!!

I have to admit, I do feel a bit squished! I get taken of and oh that fresh air! Even Sally is enjoying it.

That was the end of Cross Country day!

By Kaelyn

I Need a New Pony Now!

Dear Mum and Dad,

I Strongly believe that I need a New Pony and fast! Because of all the reasons I am about to tell you, I definitely think I should get one soon. It would be loads of fun and everyone would be happy, here's why...

Firstly because, Trampy really needs a friend. Imagine how lonely he is feeling stuck in that paddock all day long by himself, with no one to keep him company. I bet you would feel lonely if you were stuck there all day long.

Secondly because I would love to go on treks with you and none of us would have to walk. I know you want too! Don’t you just love that when we can do that?  However with two horses it would be such an advantage. Wouldn’t Trampy get annoyed when he wants to get going and we have to stop all the time to swap. With two ponies none of us would have to walk. It would be a lot quicker and more fun if we didn’t have to change around, and that is why I strongly suggest that I need a new pony.

Thirdly it must be really annoying having to carry the hay and meal all at the same time! If not you would have to do two trips all the way to the paddock. There and back, there and back. I bet you hate that! Then if I had a pony I wouldn't have any exquis to not help you carry the feed

The last reason is that I used to have Toby, my other pony, but since he bucked me off, we sold him. He was really friendly and he was cuddly. So now I need another pony to make up for him. I really miss him too.

Because of all the reasons I have outlined above, deeply think that I should be aloud to have new pony now! Make sure you remember going on treks without having to stop. I know we would definitely have fun with two ponies.  

Yours Sincerely

Kaelyn.

Cross Country Goal

My Goal for Cross Country this year is to come a placing and go to districts. I think I might achieve it if I try my hardest.