What is special about...

New Zealand.
Lots of bush.
A good population for a small country.
Animals are well looked after.
Farm trees give lots of shade.
5 very LARGE cities.
Sun in wintertime.
Good tourists spots.
Lots of tourists
Very famous people like Sir Edmund Hillary
Good skiing areas
3 islands make up the country
Lots of coast
Lookouts so you can see the sea.
People help each other
Great policework
Most rubbish put in bins
Sea isn't polluted
People recycle bottles and cans
Most people behave well.
by Aaron Lindsay

The South Island (of New Zealand)
I like the South Island because of the ski fields in Queenstown. I also like Queenstown because you can go on the luge, the gondola, the Earnslaw and the bungy jumps. The sight seeing is amazing and lots of tourists visit.
by Laura Calder

South Otago. (our Province)
The hills are tall. The sea is sometimes calm. Plants grow all the year round. The rivers are long. The Highlanders sometimes play in Dunedin. They have Chinese restaurants for the people who like Chinese food. In town there are lots of cars. On the way to Dunedin there are lots of sheep. There are dairy products that are yummy. The Clutha river that runs through Balclutha (28 km away) is the longest river in New Zealand.
by Nicole Adam

Milton (our town)
Milton is special because it is where we live or live close to. It is special because we go to Milton School. Milton is a very helpful community. Our town is a very safe town. Shop keepers are very very polite. Milton has lots of green grass around it, and paddocks (fields) nearby.
by Ben Symons

Our School
Kind teachers and kids. Fun playground to play in. When you get hurt someone helps you. Lots of computers to work on. You can get ice blocks, drinks, pies and chips. We are getting a new hall. Lots of concerts and fairs. Our school gets together for assemblies on Friday. Lots of competitions to enter. We have talent quest and shows. Good rules like where a hat when its hot. We have fun bike trips. We go on camp and have fun.
by Shaye Greaves

My Family
My family is special because of Mum and my Dad. They pay the bills and work for me so I can get toys. My brothers are special because they help me, when I'm hurt and they protect me. The most important thing is they love me. My pets are special because they tell me if someone is there by standing up. Then I have a look. My Mum is special because she takes me snow skiing. My Dad is special because he takes me to his work and gives me pens. Simon is special because he helps me do my times tables and he lets me play on his play station. Adam is special because he plays with me when I'm lonely. My dog is special because she jumps on the trampoline with me.
by Rebecca Knight