The school Library was buzzing on this year’s World Book Day. Students in years 7 and 8 were invited to take part in a literary treasure hunt. Students had to follow clues hidden in books around the library with each answer leading them to the next clue and finally to the hidden treasure of book tokens.
And at our first ever Open Mic Poetry session, students and teachers, including Headteacher, Mr Rodriguez read a selection of inspirational, amusing and thought-provoking poems. Mr Rodriguez read ‘Dulci et Decorum Est’ by Wilfred Owen followed by the comical poem ‘Head Teacher Flips Her Lid’ by Charles Thomson. Library Prefect Annabel Goldsmith, read ‘I Built a Fabulous Machine’ by Jack Prelutsky and English teacher Mrs Sullivan, read ‘Let No one Steal Your Dreams’ by Paul Cookson.
Some of our talented students also recited their own compositions with one student even translating part of his poem into Russian. For some students, it was the first time that they had ever read in public. Librarian Mrs Fogarasi, said:
“It was a warm and eloquent occasion. It was inspirational listening to our talented students reciting their own original poetry compositions. Thank you to all who got involved and made the day so exciting.”
