Year 4 Students Win Poetry Slam

I am delighted to report that the group of Year 4 students with whom I recently worked at St John's Walham Green Primary School, Fulham, won 'Best Performance' at the Verse vs Verse poetry slam, organised by Eastside Educational Trust. They should be very proud of themselves! Here is their fantastic poem:

 

A Piece of Respect St Johns

 

Be respectful, don’t bully

Be respectful, don’t be silly!

It’s not good, it’s not nice

So don’t even dare to roll the dice!

I am a victim, you spit in my face

Being a big disgrace

Punching my belly whilst I eat jelly

Punching my nose, kicking my toes

I don’t like this at all!

Chorus

I am a bully, I don’t care

I’m being mean and pulling hair

I am a bully, you can’t stop me

‘Cause I’m everywhere don’t you see?

I am a bully, I enjoy what I do

I’ve got my target and today it’s you!

Chorus

What are you doing? Don’t do that!

You know why and I’ll tell you that

It’s not nice to be mean

It’s not nice to be rude

It’s not nice to punch and slap

It’s not nice to kick or imitate

It’s not nice to be a bully

Because people will get quite upset! 

Chorus

Well if you won’t listen

You’ll have problems in life

You’re really annoying and ruining my life

It doesn’t matter ‘cause I don’t care

Shut up or I’ll get my knife! 

Chorus