After much delay, frequent deliberation and browsing of the poetry display, and receiving comments from others who viewed the display, it has been decided that the following pupils will receive commendations for their excellent work.

A Rothnie; N Gunn; S Carmichael; S McGinley; S Yorston; J Rendall; L Alexander; C Harvey.

The favourite one was ‘Jean’ by N Gunn, which is about a well loved former music teacher at Stromness Academy.

The other poem which caught folks attention was  ‘Heroes’ by C Harvey:

They are so good in everyway

They help us get through everyday

You find them even far away

And what ever you do they’ll never stray.

They’ll help you through the bad and good

And always make the perfect food

These heroes are of a different kind

The kind of which you often find

In the supermarket or corner shop

A chocolate shop would be the first stop

These heroes are yum, yum, yum

And will always satisfy your tum.

Cadbury heroes is what this poem’s about.

Not the kind that scream and shout.

How long was it before you worked out what it was about? 🙂 Both NG and CH will be receiving a wee prize in due course.