From: Zhen Cheng, Pri 5, Wellington Primary
Gracie eagerly asked, “Can you teach me how to scuba dive?” Ian and Kate were taken aback — no one had ever asked that before. They told her she’d need proper scuba gear. Luckily, Gracie still had the money she had saved for a Maldives trip. She decided coral reefs were more important. She went with Kate to a nearby scuba diving gear shop.
Since Ian had to work, Kate took Gracie and her family to a swimming pool to start training. Gracie learned how to clear her mask and ears, control her buoyancy, and use hand signals underwater. The hour-long session felt like forever, but she picked it up quickly. While she trained, her family sprayed each other.
Later, Kate and Gracie went to the beach. Kate entered first, then Gracie followed. The underwater world amazed her — clear blue water and vibrant reefs. However, a small part of the reef was damaged. She and Kate carefully collected the broken pieces. Now, Gracie is a certified scuba diver and a Marine Park volunteer. She helps protect marine life.