My name is Yameena Mubarak and I am 12. I go to St George Girls High School in Kogarah, and I'm studying in year 7. When we were told not to go to school, I first was kind of excited, but then when I actually got into it I started feeling really bored and

My name is Yameena Mubarak and I am 12. I go to St George Girls High School in Kogarah, and I'm studying in year 7. When we were told not to go to school, I first was kind of excited, but then when I actually got into it I started feeling really bored and lonely since none of my fun and bubbly friends were around me. The teachers started piling extra homework on us, thinking that we'd have more time on our hands, but really we don't! I miss my teachers physically teaching me, because my parents weren't really born for teaching me!

Since Australia is doing a good job in containing the virus, NSW is easing their restriction and students will gradually start going to school once a week. I'm really excited to start seeing my friends again, because it's much easier than facetiming them everyday. I'd rather be seeing my friends everyday rather than dealing with my annoying siblings. Quarantine has also taught me a lot of things, like I found a passion for cooking, during quarantine I baked cakes, pies and so many other yummy foods!

It's been months since I've stepped out of my house and I can't wait to start seeing my friends, it's been an overwhelming and interesting experience, but I truly can't wait for this to be over!