FANTASTIC POEM BY ONE OF MY STUDENTS

I recently had a fantastic visit to Brookfields School, in Sutton. I asked pupils in Year 6 to write a poem on the theme of 'growing up'. I am honoured and excited to be able to share this fantastic, and deeply thought provoking piece by Lucy.

GROWING UP by Lucy

When I was five

we talked about fairies and unicorns

but now we talk about Brexit.

When I was eight

we talked about glitter and dolls

but now we talk about politics.

When I was eleven

we made slime all the time

but now we talk about climate change.

When we were twelve

we had out last sleepover

before we went to high school

but now we hate each other.