Junior School

National Poetry Week - Junior School 

Last month was National Poetry Week. In honour of National Poetry Day on the 2nd of October, every student in Key Stage 2 was whisked away on a poetry adventure and had the amazing opportunity to read, write and analyse poems. 

Each child had the opportunity to immerse themselves in poetry and recite a poem of their choice to their class during their English lessons. Each class chose a representative to present their poem in a whole school Poetry Celebration assembly. It was truly splendid to see everyone enjoy themselves, because even the girls who do not usually stand up and present in class, had their chance to shine! 

Poetry Week was very enjoyable and one of the highlights of the year so far. Thank you to all the students who took part and of course, Mrs Karakosta, for inspiring the next generation of poets and making this week such a wonderful week to remember. 

Have a look at some of the lovely poems written by our Year 5 and 6 pupils in the month of October. 

Written by Rose, Year 6 

The call of Autumn 

Golden leaves dance down,  

from the daring trees, 

delicate hands of Autumn, 

reach towards the Earth, 

making tender colours 

everywhere they go. 

For as the wind whispers, 

through the swaying trees, 

the golden call of Autumn,  

the gentle touch of Autumn,  

is here like never before. 

By Maya Yr 5 

  

The Storm 

Ominous clouds loom overhead; 

the lightning demands justice, 

Ominous clouds loom overhead; 

the lightning demands justice,angry that it has been ignored for so long. 

The unforgiving waves crash onto the shore; 

its waters, deep and murky. 

  

The wild ocean erupts its salty spray, 

powerful waves drum their hands onto the shore. 

Suddenly, lightning cuts through the clouds  

and everything stops. 

The world waits… 

And then it starts to rain. 

And the world continues, 

Thankful, it lets out a sigh of relief. 

By Ellie Yr 5 

  

The Wild Garden 

Spring has sprung,  

The new season is here. 

All the animals give a big cheer. 

  

The grass is growing,  

The trees awake 

The buds are opening, 

The leaves start to shake. 

  

A carpet of bluebells is starting to form, 

Tulips and daffodils become the norm. 

  

The sun is shining,  

Children come out to play. 

The children are smiling as they stay out longer each day. 

  

Winter has gone, Hibernation is done. 

The animals are happy because there is sun. 

  

Forget-me-nots, daisies, poppies, marigolds, and roses too! 

All in, the wild garden, of mine. 

  

By Chelsea Yr 5 

  

The Russian Doll 

All you see is outside me: my small brown eyes and  

my plaited-up hair with my beaded-on smile, 

the kind heart-felt me the go-the-extra mile me. 

  

But there is another me: the sporty type me; 

the one who just wants to run and roam without a care in the world type me, 

the keep your eye on the ball, ‘get on the ball!’ me. 

  

Deep inside there is another me; 

the sad me, who cries over spilt milk, 

the just want to be alone type me, 

the face-like-a-wet-weekend-me. 

  

Then the actress me; 

not caring about what anyone thinks;  

the out-of-step-me who performs on stage 

A dog-and-a-pony show-me  

  

And then there’s the chucklesome me, 

who is always laughing with friends, 

a barrel of laughter 

  

And further still, deepest down, 

there is the girl 

that I will always be. 

By Phoebe, Yr 6 

 

  

Everyday farm life 
Around the garden we see 
Foxes, 
Rabbits, 
Birds and hedgehogs!!! 
 
By the pond we find: 
Ducks are waddling 
Caterpillars munching 
Butterflies fluttering 
And a duckbill platypus. 
 
In the field we spot: 
Cows grazing 
Our goat Gertrude chewing everything she sees. 
Horses galloping around the stables. 
Our rooster cock-a-doodle-looing for the morning sunrise. 
And our cheeky cat Tiger-Lily trying to catch the fish within her claws. 

By Merryn, Eda and Anika, Year 5