Tortoise Goes To School

Fred the Tortoise was busy last week. He left his quiet home in Sussex and went to four Fulham Schools to inspire children with their writing.

 
Fred seemed to enjoy his visit, although he was a little shy at first.

The children described him and then they wrote about what he’d do if he could take off his shell. In this photo he looks as though he’s running but he’s actually moving in very slow motion!

Now Fred is back at home now and has resumed his quiet life.

Miles the Superdog visits Sir John Lillie

Miles in the city

Miles, the friendly lurcher, visited Sir John Lillie primary school, in Fulham last week, to help children in years 2, 4 and 6 with their writing. He was a perfect inspiration  – very placid and sociable, and only when he yawned and the children saw his teeth did they think him a little bit scary. 

One boy said, “Miles is just like me – he likes to sleep and eat and run.” 

Here’s the poem the children in year 2 made:

Miles

Has sharp teeth
Skinny legs and sharp claws
Superdog!

Miles’ teeth are strong and sharp
He’s superfast with a long tail
and sharp, sharp teeth

He’s cute and a little bit scary
He’s gentle and super and furry
Miles has big ears, sharp teeth

And fast legs,
 
He is a very friendly dog.

Miles in the country

Our Group Poem

Fulham Cross Girls' School, July 2012

A Peaceful Time in the Park

 

Birds tweeting
Twit twit twoo
Pigeons cooing
Coo-coo coo-coo
Calm
Feeling warm inside

I hang with my friends
Riding my bike
Playing football
I enjoy myself

Colourful picnic blankets
Spending time with my family
Safe

A pond full of fish
Sunshine
Peaceful

by Destiny, Farida, Mouna and Rhona

WordWell Workshops in the News!

This article appeared in the Hammersmith and Fulham Chronicle, July 2012