A 'Roaring' Success for the Year 8 Poetry Performance at Sparhawk Infants

Friday, 28 May 2010 00:00

Year 8 English Poetry Performance

Animal noises, a roaring bull-dozer and clear calls for conservation could be heard resounding through the hall at Sparhawk Infant & Nursery on Tuesday 24th May, when thirty Year 8 students presented their poetry.

The performance, which included multi-media presentations, physical theatre and a group chant, was based on an environmental message devised by students across three Year 8 English classes at Sprowston Community High School. The event was clearly a success, as demonstrated by the infants’ thoughtful responses, active participation and bright smiles, and of course by the Year 8s’ energetic performances and clever and creative poetry.

Congratulations to all involved for making the day such a positive celebration of poetry, co-operative learning, and our precious environment.


Sprowston High Student Feedback

•  “It was an amazing experience to be able to work with children a lot younger than us.  I think that the children were very well behaved and interacted with us very well. One of the best parts of the day was being able to ask the children questions and hear their responses.” – Sophie M.
• “I enjoyed making the little children happy and that made me happy as well.  Also, I felt they listened and joined in very well, which made it easier for us and we felt comfortable performing.” – Jack G.
• “I enjoyed interacting with the audience.  It was good when we were doing the actions with the children.” – Josh N.
• “I enjoyed the play because when I looked at the kids they had happy faces and when it got to the bit when the animals came out they were laughing, so you could see they enjoyed it.  And if they enjoyed it then I did too!” – Izzy M.