Some of our Year 6 children have been working on a transition project with GLYPT (Greenwich and Lewisham Young People’s Theatre) – getting ready for the big change of going to secondary school. This week, the group went down to Harris Academy to interview some of their students about the differences between primary and secondary school. They generated their own questions and interviewed the students on camera. It was great to see some ex-pupils and they all spoke eloquently about their school and their experiences. It was an inspiring afternoon for our little people! Quote of the day from Lewis Venables: “I’m definitely coming to this school and all because of YOU!”

Today we marked Remembrance Day as usual with a two minute silence at 11am, and children have been learning about the significance of this special day in assemblies and in class. However, Year 6 considered a different angle this year as they continued to learn all about the role of animals during conflicts. This is Luna dog who came in with her owner and led a special workshop this afternoon. It was a really interesting session which the children enjoyed very much.

Year 6 are entering a poetry competition and are working on their masterpieces this week. The challenge is to create a poem which features war animals and they had three to choose from. Here is one example created by Lily Redding. You may want a tissue to hand! Outstanding work Lily.

PROTECTION

Stalking through the battlefield,…
Protecting my owner,
As I remember when a battlefield was a park,
That time in November.

Catching the sticks, chasing so fast,
Me and my owner having a blast,
Blast goes a gun.. there’s a German soldier,
Shadow of a gun, my owner not aware,
As he pulls the trigger we both have a scare.

Jumping in front.. preparing to pounce,
The bullet goes from both sides.
Jumping up as we both glide,
As the German soldier falls,
Wait…… so do I.

What’s going on? As my owner starts to cry.

As I look to my side, I see a trail of blood slide.
Next to me a German soldier dead.
Laying there as he bled.
Oh why oh why does my owner have to cry.
Is it because the soldier starts to die?
Oh wait…. So do I.

Laying on this battlefield I protected my owner.
My owner… my best friend.
Our love is coming to an end.

I feel my owner comfort me as I fade away.
I’m sorry best friend, to leave you a stray,
You have to carry on with the war.
I love you best friend. Time to let go of my paw.

You can do this without me. You just have to try.
I’m ready to go now. Best friend goodbye.

Our beautiful Year 6 are on their way home after an amazing week. They have enjoyed a wide range of activities and visits including the Cotswolds Wildlife Park, Steam Museum – and as you can see, fencing, giant swing, archery, climbing wall, zip line and lots of evening fun and games. They will sleep well tonight!! Can’t wait to hear all the stories affter half term