This is to all the people who are in lockdown and miss there friends and teachers like me

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Once upon a time there was a teenage girl called Francesca who lived in Bankstown with her mother.

They lived at Bankstown because it is convenient to everything. Bankstown is a huge area with a lot of character; crime is high however if you stay away from it you have nothing to be too concerned about.

Today, Francesca received the weirdest news!!! Because of a virus that was spreading throughout the world, schools will be cancelled for the next two weeks. Some of her classmates were delighted, while others were terrified and refused to go. Francesca was puzzled and unsure of her feelings.

Schools will be closed for the next two weeks. Make sure you have your stuff and say your goodbyes

We'll miss you!

The first couple of days being home was tough for Francesca because she couldn't see her friends. It was weird to have online classes, but it gave her comfort to see her teachers and classmates. Some of her friends thought they would all be back to school after the two weeks passed. But Francesca wasn't so sure. She wasn't sure about any of it really.

I'm not too sure about this

can you hear me

I cant hear

welcome to zoom

As the days passed, more and more places started to close. Francesca thought of all the things she couldn't do anymore. The more she thought about it, the sadder she became

sports

parties

cinema

sleepovers

arcade

trampoline park

"Don't think about the things you can't do. Let's come up with ideas of things we still can do at home," Florence told her daughter.

swimming

watch movies

game nights

projects

cooking

biking

bake

go for walks

'These things are wonderful, but I miss my friends,' Francesca said. "Don't be gloomy, Francesca," Florence encouraged, hoping to lift her spirits. "Zoom may be used outside of school as well." You can have online dates with all of your friends." Francesca began to feel optimistic. She concluded that remaining at home wasn't such a horrible idea after all.