We’ve had super fun this week with World Book Day being an especially favourite event. We spent the day in pyjamas and did lots of book related activities. Our Book Day Bunting is hanging up encouraging everyone to pick up a book and enjoy a great read.
The Rubies reading group are reading “Toro Toro!” by Michael Morpurgo. The main character, Antonito, sadly discovers his family, friends, home and village have been killed and destroyed by fighting in the Spanish Civil War. We wrote poems to express Antonito’s feelings at his loss.
The grief is infinite
My family are no more
The sound of gunfire echoes in my ears
The fire is everburning in my mind
And my dear bull gone.
I ride the hills on my horse with no hope of survival. (Angus)
As the inferno burns my hope
My hands flood with tears
The shooting, the murder, the grief.
I ride my horse to my death and only eat raw food
To see the sky filled with smoke. (Griffin)
I feel like I’m in a box with no-one to talk to
I feel alone like I have been ripped apart.
My house burned down
My family gone
I will never say never again (Amy)
We took in Fairtrade wrappers for Fairtrade Friday. “Fairtrade Fortnight” finishes on Sunday 10 March. Well done to everyone who supported farmers worldwide by buying Fairtrade.
Our entries for the JDP Four Seasons Art Competition are coming together well after a very, very messy art session! Results are creative and show variety. We enjoyed writing our entries for the Bookfair Character competition too.
Excellent effort again Pr 5. It was good to have so many of you along to discuss your progress with your parents. We’re all proud of how well you’re working.