Letters Inside Matilda's Box

Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

My name is Rebecca I'am nealy 8. My hobbie is rythmics and cello right now my mum is getting the books I need for cello.

I have three pets and 5 people in my famaliy. There names are James, Juliet, Jonathon, Sara and me Rebecca.

Did you know I used to live in America for four ½ years. My favorite food is bolognaise. We are looking forward to having Bob.

Your sincerely
Rebecca


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

My name is Martha. I am nearly eight. I have a mum, a dad and an annoying brother called Toby. Toby isn't always annoying but normally he is. My hobby is reading good books. My interests are spelling, maths and science and Technolagy.

Here in Sydney it is normally around 25. Sydney is famous for the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.

Yours sincerely,
Martha


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

My name is Michelle. I am 7 ½ . My hobbies are watching t.v. and playing on the computer. In my family I have mum, dad, two sisters and one brother. My pets are fish and a dog called Guther.

In Australia it is Spring. These are some good places to go if you are in Australia. The Opera house, The Sydney Harbour Bridge and the lighthouse. We are getting very excited to meeting Bob.

Yours sincerely
Michelle


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

Hi my name is Grace and I am 8 year old. I have got to dog called BJ and Sam they are twin brothers. In my faimy I have mum dad two brothers and I am the only girl besides my mum.

I have lots of fish. My favourite thing is soft toys. My favourit thing at school is art and craft on Wednesday. There is 25 children in our class. Our teacher name is Mrs. Gregory. Our prinsepil is name is Mr. Cout. My best frinds are Amy and Sara. We love dogs, hourse, Chetes and lions. I am looking fored to be seeing bob the bear.

Best wishes from Grace.


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

Hi my name is Chloe and I am 8. My favourite things to do are swimming, bushwalking, Tennis, gym and Tee-ball do you like any of them? I had to pets, but they died they were my sisters. My sister is called Aimee she is nice.

Right now it is the season of Spring. What season is it over there? The Olympics Games were held in 2000. I saw the event when Cathy freeman ran and the baseball.

Yours sincerely
Chloe


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

My name is Summer. I am seven years old. I have two brothers Lloyd and Hugh they are twenty and fifteen. My hobbies are watching T.V. listening to music and lots more. My pet is called Max he is a Rabbit.

The bear is called Matilda. She is eight years old. We hope to see bob soon. Yours sincerely,
Summer


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,
My name is Tiggy and I am 7 and a half. I have one sister and two brothers. I have a few hobbies but this is one I looooooove reading.at the moment I am reading A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket.

Some famous buildings are the Sydney Oppra house and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Our bear is called Matilda and is looking forward to America very much. I hope we see Bob soon! And I hope I can write back to you.

Your sincerely,
Tiggy


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

My name is Ania. I am nearly 8 years old. I like collecting smelling candles and stones from rivers. I play the violin I am up to book 2 the piece I am playing is called Long Long Ago. I also play recorder.

The colour of my eyes are green. My hair colour is fair. In Sydney there is a special place called Wonderland with lots of rides and fun things to do.

Yours sincerely
Ania


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

My name is Sachi. I am 8 years old. My hobby is swimming. I have a dog called Buddy. He is very naught because makes mess in the in the houes. In Christmas my family and I are going to Nelsons Bay for three nights. In Sydny there is a opra house were plays or music band play. We look forword to meet Bob.

Best Wishes from Sachi


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

My name is Sara. I am 8 years old. My brothers name is Marc. My favourite thing is horse riding. I play the piano recorder and cello. I have four pets. They are cats. Three of them are ragdolls. The other one is a Burmese. The colour of my hair is fair. The colour of my eyes are hazel. The season here is spring. Our bear's name is Matilda.

Your sincerely,
Sara


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

Hi. My name is Caitlyn. I am eight years of age and my hobbies are horse riding, watching T.V. swimming and more that I can't think of. My favourite shows are The Simpson which you definitely heard of, my other favourite show is The Saddle Club.

My favourite food is smiles and chicken and I also like chicken burgers. If you come to Sydney a great place to go is the city.

Your sincerely.
Caitlyn


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

My Name is Gretel. I am 8 years old and I have one brother called Samuel. I love to play tennis and I love to swim. I have two pet cats called Ully and Jaffa. I love to read the Harry Potter books. I play two instruments. The piano and the Cello. We have just had our September holidays. I went on the airaplane by my self for the first time. I also had my birthday in the holidays. I can't wait untill your bear comes.

Yours sincerely
Gretel


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

Hi my name is Annemarie. I am nealy 8 years old. I have no brothers or sisters. I have lots of fish in my fountain and I also have a cat. In my family I have my dad, mum and me. Who do you have in your family?

Yours sincerely,
Annemarie


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

My name is Lauren and I am 8 years old. I have one little sister called Heather and she is nearly six. I have one pet. It is a kitten called Zack.

One off the best things in the world for me is books. One of my favourite books is: The nine lives collection. My favourite character is Jet. The best thing is Sydney is the Sydney Harbour Bridge because of it's lovely view of the harbour.

Your sincerely,
Lauren


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

My name is Caitlin. In two days I am eight. I have one sister, her name is Ella. I have four pets two ponies on a farm and one dog and on rabbit. My hobbies are science, reading drawing, painting and writing. My favourite books are Moby Dick, Harry Potter, Walter Farley and Paul Jennings and Emily Rodder. Our bear is called Matilda. My hair is red and curly. How old are you? What is your name?

Yours sincerely
Caitlin


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

My name is Bianca. I am eight years old. I have one brother called Jaime Miguel. At home I have four pets. Three cats and one dog.

In Sydney we have a bridge called Sydney Harbour Bridge. Near the Harbour Bridge is a place where people do plays or play an instrument. It is called the Opera House. I hope you will have a great time with our bears.

Yours sincerely,
Bianca


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

My name is Georgia. I am 8 ½ with one sister Allysse and one brother Nick. I have a dog and a cat coco and Bob. I love sports the sports I do are swimming at Knoxs on Saturday running to the shops tennis on Thursdays.

If you would like to go to a place in Australa I would soggest Sidny. It is normaly hot so if you would like to sun-bake go to the beaches in Sidny.

Yours sincerely,
Georgia


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

My name is Amy. I am 8 years old and I am the oldest in my class. I have five people in my faimly. I have one brother and one sister. I am the youngest in my faimly are you?

I have one dog and one cat and lots of fish. I am getting a yabby soon for a pet.

Yours sincerely,
Amy


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

Hi, my name is Stephanie and I am turning 8 this Saturday. I have one brother called Christopher and he is 11. I have two dogs called Penny and Sid. My hobbies are running, Gym and playing. My favourite foods are Spaghetti bolognaise. Sydney's famous brigde is Sydney Harbor Bridge. The season in Sydney is Spring and the temperature is around 24 c. Our bears name is Matilda. Do you like America? We look forwad to seeing Bob.

Your sincerely,
Stephanie


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

My name is Abi it is short for Abigail. I am 7 years old. I do a sport called Physie. It is ballet and gazz mixed together. I have a pet dog her name is Maggy. I also have a brother and a sister their names are Zac and Katina.

It is Spring. What season is it there? I am looking forward to seeing Bob. Your Sincerely,
Abi


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

Hi, my name is Madison. I am 8 years old. I have one brother. My hobbies are reading when I am supposed to go to bed. One of my other hobbies is messing my room up every weak. Oh, and there's one more hobby. It is breaking things.

I have 4 birds and 2 fish. I have a big garden at home. We thought we could call our bear Matilda. Please take good care of her while she is in America.

Yours Sincerely
Maddy


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

My name is Betty and I am seven years old. I have a goldfish called Daisy, three chicks and I am about to get a dog. I also have one bossy brother and a mum and dad. I love to play tennis, swimming and running. My favourite hobbies are reading a book or sometimes doing my exellent homework. I am a very imaginative girl and I also love doing art.

I hope you and your class have a good time.

Your sincerely,
Betty


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

My name is Rebecca . I am seven years old. I have a Sister called Katherine. I have two pets. A cat and a dog. The dogs name is Saffron. My cats name is Mia. My dog is a golden retriever. I absolutely love to read. I read 14 books in the holidays. I am going to South Africa for the hole month of December. I hope the weather is good in America. I am realy looking forward to your bear.

Yours sincerely,
Rebecca


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

My name is Kerry. I am 8 years old and I have a brother named Scott. My best Hobbys are reading and Brownies. I go to Brownies and I am doing my promise in 3 weeks. My promise goes like this:

I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to god. To serve the queen and my country to help other people and to keep the guides law. Our teddy is named Matilda and I am looking forwards to meeting Bob.

Your sincerely,
Kerry


Dear Ms Tardiff and class,

My name is Florence. I am eight years old. I have two brothers. I like art and playing with my friends. I have a dog called Gunther and two fish.

If you came to Australia good places to go would be Sydney Aquarium, Thredbo to ski in winter and the Opera House. Have you been to Australia yet? How many people are in your class? I hope you take good care of Matilda. Yours Sincerely,

Florence Tan

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