This is the first story I want to share this with you. This happened last year, when I was only 9 years old. The messages I want to get across is that even kids can speak to highly regarded people. I have been so lucky, without the help of many people I couldn't have done this. The reason why I did this was because I am very passionate about conservation. I hope I can inspire you to do something that you are passionate about.
Kate :)
One morning I came to school really early. I thought it would just be another normal day. As I went into the classroom, it was empty of people. I had started readying the classroom for the day. Eventually after a few minutes, the teachers came in. The three of us were all talking together, as we put down chairs, and spread out beanbags. Mrs Langley was discussing the news, and she mentioned that Stuff had an article where Mayor Grant Smith was calling for a return for the days when we were paid to recycle. He was quoted saying that is a "No Brainer". This sparked my interest, and with plenty of encouragement from my teachers, I wrote an email to Mayor, asking for him to come and explain this in more detail, along with showing us some of the council recycling ideas for the future.
After sending the email (with a lot of help!) I had to play the waiting game. Unfortunately I let the thought slip to the back of my head. However there was a very quick response to my email but because I am terrible at checking my emails I found out that the council had replied two weeks before I checked my emails. (I hope I'm not the only one who struggles to keep up-to-date online.) It was no fancy letter, all it said was 'we heard you, and we will reply soon'. It meant a lot to me though. It meant that my email hadn't got lost in their inbox. Finally I got a response from someone I wasn't familiar with.
Mrs Natasha Hickmott, The PNCC's Rubbish and Recycling Asset Engineer, had contacted me. Things moved on rather quickly from there. Soon I had booked her to come along with the Mayor, and it felt amazing! But then I got an email... the Mayor couldn't come. I was devastated, but they had an idea. The Deputy Mayor, Mr Duncan Mcann would come instead. Yay!
When the day came, I was electric with excitement and my teeth were chattering, I was crazy with happiness. It went well. Natasha was awesome, and so was Duncan.
When they came I was so relieved! It all came together. They showed our class an insider's view of the recycling centre. It was
This happy feeling, has been what kept me eager for more experiences. Seeing AMAZING Leaders; I love feeling energetic and enthusiastic and confident. This is why I am so passionate about getting involved.
Here is a link to the article Mrs Langley saw.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/82448067/calls-grow-for-a-return-to-the-days-when-we-were-paid-to-recycle
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