Junior School Poetry Competition Information

Over the next few weeks your child will be practising a selected poem to be shared with the class as part of the Junior School Poetry Competition. They can use a poem from home that they already know, a poem from their poetry book, a nursery rhyme (recommended) or any similar length poem.

On Monday 18 August we will hold our class poetry competition and three finalists from Room 3 will go through to the Junior School final, to be held on Thursday 21 August in the School Hall.

The criteria for judging will be:

·      Do I know my poem?

·      Do I make eye contact with the audience?

·      Do I use appropriate gestures?

·      Do I use expression and talk at an appropriate pace?

As we are the newest and youngest members of the Junior team, my aim is to keep this event fairly low key, placing greater importance on participation. Each individual will only be expected to participate at a level they are capable of and comfortable with. We will practise our poems in class during Oral Language time and it would be great if you could support your child with practice at home as well.

Parents are welcome to attend the class School Poetry competition. Date and time TBA.