Students Sick at a High School in Umina

May 15, 2026, 04:52
AustraliaHealth

Introduction

Ambulances went to a school in Umina. Some students took a dangerous drug.

Main Body

Seven ambulances went to the school at 11:00. Doctors helped seven students. Three students went to Gosford Hospital. They are okay now. The drug was MDMA. The school called 000 very quickly. This helped the students. The school sent other students home. Those students were not sick.

Conclusion

Three students are in the hospital. They are stable.

Learning

πŸ•’ The 'Right Now' vs 'Then'

Look at how the story changes time:

Past (It already happened):

  • Went (Go β†’ Went)
  • Helped (Help β†’ Helped)
  • Called (Call β†’ Called)

Present (How it is now):

  • Are (They are okay)
  • Are (They are stable)

πŸ› οΈ Word Shortcuts

Notice how we describe people using 'Those' and 'Other':

  • Other students β†’\rightarrow different people in the group.
  • Those students β†’\rightarrow the specific people we just mentioned.

πŸ“¦ Simple Action Map

School β†’\rightarrow called 000 β†’\rightarrow helped students

Vocabulary Learning

ambulance (n.)
A vehicle used to carry sick or injured people to a hospital.
Example:The ambulance arrived at the school quickly.
dangerous (adj.)
Capable of causing harm or injury.
Example:The drug was dangerous for the students.
drug (n.)
A medicine or substance that can affect the body or mind.
Example:The students took a harmful drug.
doctor (n.)
A person trained to treat illnesses and injuries.
Example:Doctors helped the students.
hospital (n.)
A place where sick or injured people are treated.
Example:Three students went to Gosford Hospital.
okay (adj.)
In good condition or health.
Example:They are okay now.
quickly (adv.)
At a fast speed or without delay.
Example:The school called 000 very quickly.
stable (adj.)
Being steady or not likely to change.
Example:They are stable in the hospital.