Last week, children in years 5 and 6 looked at war poetry with a particular focus on ‘In Flanders Fields’ by John McCrae. They explored the imagery used within the poem and how it was structured, later using this as inspiration to write their own World War 1 themed war poems. Today, the children rehearsed their poems before performing them to the rest of their class, paying attention to the tone of their voices and how to read to build intensity and emotion. Their poems were fantastic and they were read aloud with confidence. Well done.
Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms or offends other people.
Article 17: You have the right to get information that is important to your well-being, from radio, newspaper, books, computers and other sources. Adults should make sure that the information you are getting is not harmful, and help you find and understand the information you need
Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level you can.
Article 29: Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities. It should also help you learn to live peacefully, protect the environment and respect other people.
Article 38: You have the right to protection and freedom from war. Children under 15 cannot be forced to go into the army or take part in war.
