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A short Christmas story Prologue- My Story: Hi there; my name is Elliot and this is my story. Up until one month ago I lived in foster care since I was two years old, after my parents tragically passed away to an unknown cause, or so I was told. They could have just abandoned me,Continue reading “My First Christmas“

A Visit from Santa Claus A deep, tranquil sleep was interrupted by the brief chime of high-pitched jingle bells. Young Kourtney woke up at exactly 2.35 in the morning, puzzled after being awoken so early in the morning. Her room was silent, apart from the odd creak in the floor board, not a single livingContinue reading “Beautiful Christmas Writing with Mrs Spedding and Mrs Roberts”

The Feeling of Christmas I will always remember the feeling I get At my favourite time of the year when the jingling of sleigh bells fills the air and the promise of presents becomes near. I will always remember putting up the tree With baubles of silver and red and gold. Singing our loudest toContinue reading “Christmas Poetry with Mrs Spedding and Mrs Roberts”

The pain behind the present Christmas, a jolly time- The pinnacle of the year! But it takes a few years off my life, Bringing about such cheer. One of the elves tripped and fell, And is seeking compensation- I was sighted on a roof, And I have no explanation! The sleigh’s run out of petrol,Continue reading “More Christmas poetry from a Year 9 student”

Start of December Christmas is near Wherever you go You’re filled with cheer Put up the tree Get ready for fun But this advent It’s for God’s son Christmas Eve Snow will fall In the corner of the room The tree stands tall Lights all over It’s so bright Let’s not forget Its Christmas nightContinue reading “Pupils in Key Stage 3 have been writing Christmas poetry for Mrs Spedding and Mrs Roberts.”

Walking along the dimly lit streets, the glow from the windows of the closed shops lined the street as owners changed the displays in the windows. The faint sound of a saxophone whispered in my ear and my tired feet followed the melancholy tune as I stumbled over the paving. I reach the doorframe ofContinue reading “Descriptive Writing from Year 9 Students”

A Woman’s World People will say, ‘Not all men’ But it isn’t all sharks, And we are still afraid of all of them. We were taught to trust the police, He was meant to be her protector, But instead, He was her predator. The excuse is always, That it’s down to lack of education. ButContinue reading “This poem was written by one of Miss Kidd’s Year 9 students in response to the murder of Sarah Everard.”

That’s life Some of us must stay at home And not go out the door; Some of us are working Like we’ve never worked before. Some of us are falling out With siblings, Dads, and Mothers, Some of us are reaching out And looking after others. Some of us are keeping busy Doing lots ofContinue reading “One of Miss Kidd’s students has written this poem with an explanation of how she has structured it.”

The beauty of age radiated from the elegant structure that proudly stood before me, surrounded by an endless amount of emerald leaves and sage fields. Vast, the sapphire sky gently lit the pearl castle, the golden sun casting shadows on parts, retaining all secrets hidden within the towering, formidable walls of the castle. The treesContinue reading “Here is the start of another Q5 written by one of Mrs Hargreaves’ excellent Year 10 students.”

Located centrally amid the vast, emerald landscape, an exterior of history stood proud radiating curiosity, walls crafted by impenetrable graphite brick, enclosing whatever may situate within. Scattered across the exterior, windows granted access to beams of scorching sunlight and to those within, a beautiful view of the scenery. Sandstone turrets acted as a pedestal toContinue reading “Here is one of Mrs Hargreaves’ excellent Year 10 students starting a very descriptive piece of writing.”