Lockdown
As I walked back to class, people went off course, then I heard it, the
dreaded lockdown bell. The siren kept wailing as students developed fearful
faces. All I could think was ‘Where is the sniper? Without the bangs and sounds
of guns going off, we all made it to the resource room safely.
My stomach was in knots as I was moved to an awkward spot, a window!
Time passed, students joked around and Mrs.Thrush read a book! I heard the door
open, was it the sniper? No, it was Mrs.Southgate. She told us that the
lockdown drill was over.
I guess I should’ve been delighted I didn’t die, but my heart was set on
seeing the use of firearms. The next part was plain weird. Mrs.Crosbie told the
school that we have to practice every term, so we can stay safe. She said that
we all did really well by going to the nearest building.
I heard someone from Room 2 whisper, “we should have gone to the dentist
trailer, because they have a variety of weapons.” What they didn’t think about
was what if they were overdue for an appointment or they had to get a painful
filling!
Lockdown reminded me of of all the most boring parts of video games. I
guess I am glad that it wasn’t a real procedure or emergency?
By Nicholas Bennett
Wow - I never realised our lockdown practice could stimulate your writing so much Nic. Well done.
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