This week, I read the Chinese story “King of the Forest” because it is Chinese New Year. I realised it had the same theme as The Gruffalo: a smaller, weaker creature outsmarting a bigger, more powerful creature. I decided to write my own story with a similar theme. Dragon was stalking the swamp, looking for … Read more

Is that a nest I see in the treesOr is it the drey of a squirrel?On the ground, leaves, moss, logs and frozen pond shine in winter frost.The setting sun sends rays of light on the winter woodland.

While farmers were digging a well, they discovered some pottery and a terracotta head. These belonged to an army of terracotta warriors who had been buried for over 2,000 years. Ancient Chinese people believed in the afterlife and buried kings and other noble people with a human sacrifice. People argued against these sacrifices, which led … Read more

Today, I read the occasional poem “Occasional Poem” by Jacqueline Woodson which led to me writing my own. On twenty of June,A girl was walking and so was a boy.The girl was June,While the boy was Coy.They were thinking,“What present for Dad?” They bumped into each otherAnd thought together.“Let’s throw our Dads a Christmas!” exclaimed … Read more

I have made a comic strip based on the story ‘Apollo and Daphne’ from Metamorphoses, written by the Roman poet, Ovid.

I read about J.K Rowling’s Ukrainian Ironbelly from Fantastic Beasts carrying off a ship and have written my own story about the event. In 1799, a ship was about to sail out to the Black Sea. The harbourmaster called to the captain, “Keep land in sight and be back by noon. Fish well: we must … Read more

When your month comes, Trees will go up:Some spruce, fir, pine and even plastic.They shall be decorated with rainbows of light,Ranging from gold to red to blue to white. On your morn,Presents will be given:Friend to friend, family to family.Curious hands feel for a clue;Before the unwrapping, a guess or two. During your afternoon,Mince pies … Read more

The curvier’ s beaked whale can hold its breath for longest at 222 minutes, while the sperm whale can hold its breath for 120 minutes. The Weddell seal can hold its breath for 60 minutes. The Weddell seal’s time isn’t as impressive as the whales’, but it can still hold its breath for 60 times … Read more

At noon on Thursday, 5th March, a cat named Turtle Tail returned to the moor from Twolegplace. While expecting kits, Turtle Tail learned from a fellow kittypet that once they did not require her milk, her kits would be taken away by the Twolegs. This influenced Turtle Tail’s decision to return. Once she arrived at … Read more

At 7:15 pm on Friday, 4th November, members of the public attended the fireworks display at North Anston Recreational Field. This was to celebrate Bonfire Night. At the display, there were many people, ranging from young members of the public to old people and families. The bonfire, that was lit at 6:15, emitted burning sparks. … Read more