From: Ann.Trewern@p6.f505.n770.z3.fidonet.org (Ann Trewern)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.elementary
Subject:  More Sharing Replies
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 92 15:57:18 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 3:770/505.6 - Southern Vortex, Dunedin

Hello Bob,
         We are sweltering here today! It is 27 degrees in the classroom. We have every window in the place open.
We are not used to such unseasonal weather.
Even in summer we don't normally get temperatures like this. A hot day in mid summer is about 22-24 degrees. Normal summer temperatures sit about 14-17 degrees. We do get snow in the winter but it does not often lie for long. It can sit around the higher hills for a few days. Our school is in one of the hills suburbs and we get snow around the school once or twice a year for about half a day at a time.
Winter temperatures tend to sit around 7 - 12 degrees.
We are presently on daylight saving. Daylight hours at the
moment are from 6.00 am to 9.45 pm. Much of the unusual weather we have experienced is apparently due to an El Nino which is influencing weather patterns over Australia and New Zealand and also to the Mount Pinotabu eruption in the Phillipines. Earlier this year the west coast of the South Island suffered an unusual shortage of rainfall. This affected the hydro lakes which supply much of the country with electicity and we were threatened with severe restrictions in electrical use. It rained just in time! T






he aluminium smelter south of here was forced to close a pot line in its production chain.
        The girls were delighted to receive your messages and
have written replies below. One or two other children would like to correspond and are writing their profiles as well.
Someone may like to pick them up.
         Yes, Dunedin does sit on the 46th parallel South approximately. As you can see from the map were are located in a coastal position. The city has been built on hills
around a harbour. The port is quite small and one of the major local exports through the Port is timber.. logs and wood pulp which mainly goes to Japan. Another is processed sheep meat which goes mainly to Europe, and the Middle East.
Enough for now.... Regards Ann.



Dear Michelle,
Hi! How are you?
I'm fine, Thats funny I have loads and loads of friends too.
If you want to know how the weather is... it's great 27 degrees
{for once!}
I like reading Babysiters club and I am crazy about horror movies and of course comedy.

Well write soon,
From Greer.



Dear Sara,
My middle name isn't Catherine it's Ann.
What's the weather like over in Canada? Over here  we've had continuous sunny days. Right now it's 27 degrees. What are your favourite T.V. programmes and movies? Mine are:Beverley Hills 9O21O, Melrose Place, Hook, The Land Before Time, Grease, Dirty Dancing and Girls just want to have fun.
From Sarah.


Hi! my name is Erin Rowley and I am looking for a penpal.
 I live in Dunedin city New Zealand, but originally came from Wellington  New Zealand. I am 10 years old and I love to read the Baby  Sitter's club. My favourite T.V programme is Beverly Hills  90210. I enjoy horror movies because I like to spook myself  and my 5 best friends, Abby W, Dominique, Greer, Sarah W &  Shelly.

                 Bye for now from
                      Erin


 Hi my name is Jane O'Dea and I would like a penpal.I am 10 years old and I go to St Marys School.I like to read Nancy Drew mysteries and Baby Sitters Club books.I am horse mad! My best friends are Bridget, Abby, Michelle, Kim and Louise.
     Please write back.
                      Jane

Hi my name is Shelley Quinn and I would like a  penpal
I am 9 years old. I go to St Marys School. My best friends are Erin Greer and Sarah Wright. I like to Read Karens books. My favourite video is the parent trap.

                            bye from
                                   Shelly Quinn
P.S Write back soon


Dear......
Hi! My name is Abby Louise Whyte
I am 10 years old my best friends
are Erin, Greer, Sarah, Dominque and Shelly.
I like to read, write, draw and do sports.
My hobbies are gym, speech, basketball,and
I also like going to town and playing with
my friends. Well thats all! Abby.


                               Dear ...............
                               Hi my name is Colette Cropper
                               I am 9. 10 next year!
                               I like to get letters
                               I like to play on the computer
                                             from Colette
                                                  Cropper


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