Ezra Goes to Cranbrook

Ezra Jake Lewis waved farewell To Woollahra Preschool’s final bell. Today he’d start at Cranbrook School, A place so big, it seemed quite cool. But as he stood there by the gate, His tummy fluttered—was this fate? The buildings loomed, so tall, so wide, He wondered where he’d run and hide. “What if I get lost?” he thought with fear, Or can’t find friends to stand near? But deep inside, he knew for sure, Adventure waited past that door. With one deep breath, he walked on through, A brave new world, so bright and new.

As Ezra walked into the room, He saw new faces, felt the gloom. He thought to wave, to say hi, But something made him feel too shy. Miss Emma smiled, her voice was kind, “Come in, dear Ezra, never mind.” She showed him where his desk would be, Right by the window, bright and free. He took a breath, and thought, “Okay, Maybe I’ll find the words to say.” His heart was thumping, hands felt tight, But being brave just felt so right. He turned to one kid with a grin, “Hi, I’m Ezra, can we begin?” The boy smiled back and gave a wave, And just like that, Ezra felt brave. The class was new, but not so bad, He wasn’t lonely, now felt glad. For sometimes courage, small and light, Can turn the day from fear to bright.

The morning passed with games and fun, The hours flew by, one by one. Miss Emma read a story loud, Ezra listened, feeling proud. At lunch, he found a seat to share, With friendly kids who didn’t stare. They laughed and talked, he joined right in, A brand-new world was set to begin. By afternoon, he’d learned a lot, His nervousness, he soon forgot. He built a tower, tall and wide, With blocks stacked neatly, side by side. As school day’s end came creeping near, Ezra had no need to fear. For now he knew, without a doubt, What big school life was all about. With friends to meet and things to learn, Ezra felt the joy return.

Later, it was time for lunch, But Ezra faced a tricky hunch— His lunchbox, gone! Where could it be? Tears welled up, he couldn’t see. “It’s okay, Ezra,” a voice then said, “We’ll find it quick, no need to dread.” A new friend smiled and took his hand, Together, they’d search through the Cranbrook land.

Ezra wiped his eyes, stood tall, Maybe things weren’t bad at all. At Woollahra, he’d learned to share, And kindness bloomed in Cranbrook air. His Cranbrook friends were just the same, Full of care, to help they came. They searched the class, every sole and they found it, in Ezra’s new cubby hole. Ezra grinned from ear to ear, His worries now began to clear.

By the end of the day, with smiles so bright, Ezra felt everything was just right. He’d made new friends, found every place, No fear was left upon his face. “Cranbrook’s not so scary,” he thought, All the worries he’d once brought, Had vanished when he took a stand, Bravery held him by the hand. Now proud and happy, Ezra knew, With courage, there’s nothing you can’t do. He’d faced his fears and found delight, Tomorrow would be just as bright.