EDITORIAL

We pay tribute to our Junior School at Verdala, and acknowledge its greater numbers, by according first place in this issue to the reports on Verdala activities. Unfortunately, many excellent contributions from the Junior School have had to be omitted for want of space. We sympathise with those children whose efforts we had not space to print, and trust that they will not be discouraged but will try again next time. One wonders if a separate Junior Magazine might not be necessary to do justice to the efforts of so large a number of children. However, this thought poses problems which we cannot solve at once.

Within the compass of a magazine it is difficult to reflect the diverse interests of 2000 pupils. One can only try. Our selection extends from the principles of radar to the social shortcomings of pups, from the aesthetic appeal of the ballet to an apologia of "Rock 'n' Roll", a truly catholic and formidable range! We hope you like it.

Some section headings and a title page based on linocuts made by former pupils at the school, have been re-introduced. Under one of these headings we have combined reports from both schools on Scouts, Guides, Brownies and Cubs.

The publication of our magazine is made possible largely, by the support of those who advertise in its pages. We are grateful to them, and commend them to you.

Finally, we would like to thank Mr Ruoff, on behalf of the school, for his services as editor of this magazine during the last few years. Mr. Ruoff's doughty efforts on our behalf, and the great debt of gratitude we owe him, can be appreciated fully only by his successor!

• Royal Naval School, Tal Handak, Malta.

Since the issue of the last school magazine we have welcomed our new Headmaster, Commander Paynter who has been with us now for almost a year. He very quickly settled into the school's routine and we wish him every success in his stay with us.

We were very pleased to welcome Mr. Ousbey to the Staff and his work for the boys particularly has been greatly appreciated. Miss Butters and Miss Chadwick came at the same time and seem by now to be old friends on the Staff.

In September Miss Kernahan and Miss Stinton came from England and we hope they will have a happy and rewarding three years at Verdala. Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Kendall and Mrs. Van Dook also joined the Staff in September and we hope their husbands' commissions will keep them in the island for some time yet.

It was with sincere regret that we said farewell to Miss Robinson on her return to England after completing her three year contract but we wish her every joy and happiness in her marriage to Mr. C. Mills on January 12th. 1957. She is now happily settled in her new home in Plymouth.

Twice have we said goodbye to Mrs. Blakey and twice that goodbye became "au revoir" only which was very fortunate for us. This time however she really has left us and we hear she is enjoying life in England once more.

Mrs. Streak also left Verdala in the summer and she was as sorry to go as we were to lose her.

We are now halfway through the new school year and already many changes have taken place. We like our four new rooms and the new desks and chairs are the envy of many children. The vast playground is now a joy especially to those of us who remember it-on wet days three years ago! The painters are making the older buildings look fresh and gay and the interior of the hall looks smart with its new paint.

We have now two full sized netball pitches and four extra practice shooting nets and our enthusiasm is great. We play House Matches and have played two inter-school matches and are looking forward to a successful season.

Several out-of-school activities flourish. The Cubs and the Brownies are still most popular on Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school. On Mondays and Thursdays the Ballet Club meet. At lunch time on Wednesdays two groups of recorder-players meet, one for beginners and one for real players who have already played for us in assembly. The choir still flourishes and sings for us occasionally.

We are now the proud possessors of a film projector and have already seen one or two interesting film strips and look forward to some more next term.

Occasionally we bear from Lt.-Cdr. Bowie who is now at Admiralty and from Mrs. Bowie who is teaching infants in Slough. We also have news of our previous Headmaster Commander Bellamy who is now Captain and we congratulate him on receiving the award of OBE He is now stationed at H.M.S. Thunderer in Plymouth and he and his family live on the edge of Dartmoor.

We have welcomed hundreds of children throughout the year and they come from as far away as Australia, the Pacific Island of Guam, Florida and other American States. We hope they will have a very happy, busy and worth while stay in this unique Junior School.

VERDALA SCHOOL SPORTS 1956

As in the past Verdala School athletic sports followed closely upon the annual sports meeting of St. Edward's School. This arrangement gives us the advantage of using the well-prepared tracks and the properties of St. Edward's school. We were •extremely grateful to the Rector for allowing us the use of the field, and to his staff for giving us the benefit of their thorough preparation.

The Sports Meeting followed the usual form. Each class had previously selected its two best boy and two best girl runners to represent each house. Thus the flat race events were such that each of the fourteen classes entered a boys' and girls' race. Points were awarded to the first four competitors of each race.

During the opening flat races the Infants department held their own class events in the centre of the track whilst the remaining finalists of the Junior High Jump completed their event nearby.

As soon as the first events were completed and points recorded, announced and displayed, the competitive spirit, that makes this annual event such a success, was felt, and enthusiasm was aroused. The excitement soon spread to the spectators whose verbal encouragement, either to individual competitors or particular houses, echoed from the grand stand as each event got under way.

Novelty races arranged by each class provided a lighter side to the afternoon's events. The competitors for these events were chosen from those children who were not fortunate enough to be selected to represent their class and house in the flat races. Record times were recorded in the bun-eating race and those children of 3C who had arranged the amusing water race, received a welcome refresher.

House relays of the fourth and third year classes made up of four boys and four girls of each house, as always, proved a most spectacular and exciting events. The highlight of the meeting however was of course the Inter-School Relay. Again in teams of eight, four boys and four girls, the five competing teams entered the very best representatives of their particular school. After a most thrilling race results were: Verdala, R.A.F. School Luqa, Army School St. Andrew's, Army School Tigne and R.N. School Tal-Handak.

The usual parents' races caused a relaxing in the inter-house cheering whilst children urged their own particular favourites to show their form. Most regretfully, yet as always, enthusiastic fathers jostling for position caused the only casualties of the day as they thundered up the straight. Mr. Kennedy proved to be the father of the day whilst Mrs. Pain repeated her last year's victory, as Champion Mother.

The last event of the meeting was the final of the Inter-house tug-of-war between Drake and Stevenson; this event was judged by Captain Jay and resulted in a two to one victory for Drake.

Throughout the afternoon each house competed strongly for points. Drake house showed the first lead, but were soon overtaken by White house, who pressed steadily ahead. This state of affairs was not long lived as houses brought in more points for their various successes. Drake again went into the lead followed by Nelson, Stevenson and White house. These positions were held with varying margins throughout the rest of the afternoon resulting in a six point victory for Drake over Nelson who gained 123-J and 117| points respectively, followed by Stevenson 108i and White 106J.

The meeting closed with the presentation of trophies and medallions by Mrs. Jay. David Currie and Ranee Symonds were awarded their cups as champion boy and girl, having gained most individual points during the meeting. The house championship cup was received by the house captains on behalf of Drake House. All other children, first in their events received medallions, those in second and third places received certificates.

Once again a most successful afternoon came to a close. Thanks again are due to those prefects and willing helpers who stayed behind and cleared the field of all the equipment.

W. F. Willsher

Netball is the main game for the girls in the Winter and Spring terms and it is most popular. Girls have been allowed to borrow balls during the lunch-hour for Shooting Practice and it is nice to see that they are carefully returned to the P.E. cupboard.

There are now quite a number of children in the school with a fair idea of the rudiments of the game. Our object is to introduce as many children to the game as possible.

We have however managed to produce two teams, both of whom have had a little "match practice" with Tigne School Team, which was much enjoyed.

The whole school have also enjoyed watching the House Matches for the Netball Shield.

We enjoyed excellent weather for our Fourth Annual Swimming Sports held at the Fleet Bathing Centre, Ricasoli, on the 12th July. Many parents and friends were present to enjoy an exciting afternoon with close finishes in many events.

There were 23 events on the programme which included Freestyle, Backstroke events for each age group, open Diving events and a girls' and boys' relay.

The heats were run on a previous day and each child competing won a point for his house. In this way Nelson started the Sports Day with 96 points, Stevenson 72, White 63 and Drake 57,

;Despite the close finishes in most events, Nelson kept their lead throughout and the final result was as follows: —
                                        Nelson 151 points

White 1234 points

Stevenson 121 points

Drake 103f points

The Fathers' Race was won by Mr. Collins and in a close and exciting finish Mrs. Macey and Mrs. Horwell dead-heated in the Mothers' Race.

Captain A. D. H. Jay, R.N. very kindly consented to present the prizes.

The success of these Sports has in the main, been due to the efficiency and skill of Miss Janet Robinson (now Mrs. Charles Mills) who, unfortunately for us, has now returned to the U.K. We take this opportunity to thank her for her work in this Annual Event.

P. Ross

VERDALA FOOTBALL REPORT 1956-7

This season has been a successful and enjoyable one for "Verdala school. The Saturday mornings of the Autumn term were spent in playing off the house competition and in coaching and reviewing the individual players. By half term our team trials had produced a probable 1st XI and their first test came when they faced an XI chosen from the first year at Tal Handak. Though playing a team of older and stronger players the Verdala boys played with great spirit and were not at all disgraced when losing 1-0.

The £pring term brought the excitement and interest of the Inter-Services Schools Football league games. Though we retained the Bowie Cup, dropping only one point in the eight matches played, each game was cleanly and keenly contested. The away fixture at Tigne was a tremendous struggle and, cheered on by a group of their supporters, the army school team came very close to winning. Once again the second match against Luqa was to decide the championship and as this was Martin Symond's last game for Verdala before returning to U.K., it was appropriate that he should score the first of our three goals. Martin was succeeded as Captain by Michael Littlejohn, another third year boy, who will be with us to Captain the side again next season.

VERDALA FOOTBALL TEAM 1956-7

Michael Webster, John Beamish, Glen Lewis, Michael Littlejohn, Peter Bentley, Peter Haydon, Terry Woodward, Peter Holman, Robert Atkinson, Martin Symonds, David Christison.

Reserves: Roger Fisher, Martin Brown, Tom Hatrick, Anthony Mullarkey, David Bamber, John Bond, Brian Griffiths.

The Group opened the Christmas season with the usual Pantomime, this year's effort being "Dick Whittington and his Cat." We were lucky in finding some fine talent in the Third and Fourth year Juniors, and managed to assemble a strong cast.

This was led by Paul Lovell and Michael Davis, who, as Idle Jack and Sammy, achieved a great success. They both thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the show, and entered wholeheartedly into the spirit of pantomime, even going to the lengths of eating, at every performance, a plateful of Mince pies (made of Rice paper!)

Kay Travers, as Alice, and Fiona Crichton, as her "Mum", gave splendid performances, Kay looking charming in her song scene with Dick.

Clive Fowler, as Cat, did a very good job of work. He played the part well, putting in a lot of business with a red cape which

he wore.

Richard Murchison. as the Baron, and all the other members of the cast worked well, and made the show a great success, particularly Nicholas Bentley, as Dick, in his quarrel scene with Alice.

The Infants, as usual, stole the show, particularly Infants 6,, who, as a Glow-worm, had a tail that LIT UP! And Infants 8, as mice, gave the Cat a good run for his money, as they would not lie down and die...not until they had seen Mummy in the audience, anyway!

There was a riotous scene when the show ended, as Mr. Ousbey and Mr. Willsher, who were stage hands, escaped from the Stage Managers eagle eye, (Roderick Watson) and decided that they too would take a bow...they were thrown off very firmly by Paul Lovell and the entire cast!

Our grateful thanks are due to the staff who helped so willingly, particularly Miss Candey and Mrs. Van Dook, who played for all rehearsals and performances. Also to the long suffering-Mothers who sewed so many frills for their little ballerinas!

The Ballet Club has become so popular that a waiting list has had to be opened. There is a limit to the number that can be accommodated in the Hall It is a great pity, I know, that so many have to be disappointed, but as we can have only two evenings each week, we can do no more.

We seem to have settled on a firm basis, now, and many of our members have taken their Grade exams, and are working to reach a higher grade.

The Club put on some very good numbers for the Pantomime, doing a Rose Ballet, and a Czardas. We have two talented soloists in Lorna Tierney and Suzanne Thriscutt, who danced a Bluebird Pas de Deux in the Enchanted Wood scene. Suzanne also danced a Doll dance in the Toy Shop scene. There appear to be many more preparing to challenge them, as quite a few of our old members have now passed First Grade. Three hard working little dancers are Marlene Evens, Ann Mintoff and Valerie Graham, who are worth watching for future displays. They were a great success as the White Roses in the Rose Ballet.

Practice evenings are on Mondays and Thursdays after school, and there is a late bus which goes on the Paula, Sliema route. Practice tunics are black (for Third and Fourth year) and white for First and Second year. Grades are distinguished by coloured head bands, and the great ambition of every dancer is to possess a white band, which means that one is a SOLOIST!

Although a bar is one of the essentials of Ballet practice, we manage very well hanging on to clothes pegs or anything else we can find. The delivery of some new Gym. stools has been a great boon...though they may not be used as intended!

This club has achieved a great deal, in creating an interest in music, and in developing a good sense of posture, which, strangely enough, was the original intention when we started. The girls enjoy it, and are working hard on a mimed ballet, together with some Musical Interpretation.

DRAMA NEWS

We are always keen on fostering an interest in producing, and there are one or two plays in rehearsal at the moment, one being a play by the boys of 3b produced by Brian Griffiths. By the look of the Props this is a Pirate Play! It should prove popular.

There is now a very good theatrical box, in fact, it is several boxes, and these costumes can be borrowed by anyone wishing to put on a play. We have quite a few Historical costumes, swords, some armour, and some spears.

We are always grateful for any gifts of dresses, as these can be made into costumes. In fact, our present stock is due to the thoughtful gifts of parents. Our actors and actresses are not very tall and it is surprising how far one long evening dress can go! The children, too, are becoming most adept at printing Historical costumes with patterns made from Lino Cuts. Some of the costumes worn by the staff in the late Naval Drama Festival were done by the girls and boys of 3b Juniors, and most effective they were too.

For the benefit of producers, we have now a THRONE...it looks remarkably like a tea chest painted red, but it is a throne...and we have a bench, guaranteed to hold at least two people without collapsing.

So now, you budding producers, let us see some plays!

ROYAL NAVAL DRAMA FESTIVAL

Verdala entered the Festival this year with a one act play entitled "Apple Pie Order". It was set in a historical setting, and some really beautiful shields were painted for it by Miss Stinton, a new member of the staff.

It was a farce, and owed much of its success to Shirley Harris and Pamela Lock (the latter, alas, giving her last performance as she is returning to U.K.). These two took the parts of Duchesses who were Ladies in Waiting. They were splendid foils to each other, and made most of the comedy in the play. Shirley Harris is, indeed, going to be a great asset in any future play, as she has a good, clear voice, and a fine sense of theatre.

Alma Battey, as Melisande, the "Bad Girl" of the story, did a wonderful job with her part, moving with grace and authority, and giving just the right impression. She wore a long crimson gown which appears to have impressed most of the audience, and was, as always, a tower of strength to the rest of the cast. Joan Watson, as Jehanne, was charming, tackling a part which had to balance between the naive and the practical, with confidence. She did well, particularly in the emotional scenes and has gained a great deal of Theatre sense. How beautifully she did say her lines, too.

We borrowed a Senior girl from Tal Handak, to play the part of one of the Pages. This was Susan Fisher, who had taken our eye with a very good performance in the School Drama Festival. She had as foil, Lorna Tierney, and these two pages created quite a good atmosphere, making much of their parts, and building up a good deal of comedy.

The queen was played by Barbara Kerahan, a new comer to the staff, and giving a first performance on the stage. She did well, because her part demanded a lot of comedy. To play this on one's first appearance takes some courage. Barbara Instrell moved beautifully, as Ysabeau, and was complimented by the Adjudicator on her poise and good voice. Pamela Lee, as Alys, the Kitchen wench, attacked her part with confidence, and must be congratulated on managing, not only a quick change of costume, but an entirely different change of character, as the play demanded.

The play was all female, but the men of the staff gave their assistance nobly, behind stage. It is always a thankless task doing this, as one gets all the hard work and none of the glamour. As a producer, I can only say, we couldn't have done the play without them! Thank you, chaps! And many thanks to Mrs. Nettleton and Mrs. Kendall, who sacrificed evening dresses, to make costumes. That was a great help...all the cast were tall, and each one needed a flowing gown!

Late in the Autumn Term a choir was formed from forty children of the third and fourth years. After a few lunch-hour practices the choir were able to sing two carols "On Christmas Night" and "All My Heart this Night Rejoices" at the end-of-term Carol Service. On the strength of this "performance" we were given a Choir Practice in school time.

The lunch-hour time is now used for the Recorder Players, about thirty in number. These are mostly beginners, although a handful have progressed beyond the "BAG" tune. We hope to perform in Assembly soon.

B. Kernahanu G. Stinton

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL LIBRARY

The Junior Library continues to flourish and expand. Admiralty has already sent us a more generous allocation of books and so far seventy six volumes have arrived and others are on the way. In addition we have bought and been given many other new books. Some of you are revelling in them but others are still tied to the Enid Blyton shelves.

Captain Johns still holds first place with most of the boys and a few girls too. We now have many copies of Biggies books of various kinds. The Jennings Books are becoming popular and the Kemlo books have an appeal to the modern boy interested in the "Space" World.

Humour is provided for the boys in the Bunter and William series, and girls enjoy these too though they have several "Jane" books on their own shelves.

For the more sophisticated boy is "The King's Beard", a story of ships and battle, of courage and hardship, of surprise and initiative all combined in a sixteen year old boy's account of how he joined Drake's ships in the daring raid on Cadiz and singed the King's Beard.

Another popular series with boys (and one girl) is the cadet edition of "Hornblower Goes to Sea" and "Hornblower Takes Command". The older boys also enjoy "A Boy's Book of the Sea" by Monserrat as popular with Fathers as with their sons! For the. younger toys is "Bombard Goes to Sea" and "The Boys Book of Space". The third and fourth year boys revel in "The Boys Book of Soccer", "Calling All Boys", "Black Bob", "Adventure Calling" and any oi the Wonder Books they can get hold off.

Much attention has been given this year to new- publications for the younger children. There are many delightful new books with line drawings and pictures and large print for you, especially. "Aiinnikin's New Home" is already popular. The "Bear Bus" is becoming known to some of you. John o' London's Weekly says "These little bears have made many friends. Easy to see why. They are gay, they are individual and they are kind."

"The Black Bear Twins" is a true nature story of the first venturesome weeks of life of the two small furry black bear cubs. It is hoped that more of you will grow to love Smoky and Tar Baby. If you like this book you will enjoy "The Porcupine Twins" and "The Beaver Twins" and all the other Twin animal books.

Children of eight years and over will be fascinated by "The Little House in the Big Wood" being a family story set in a log cabin in Winconsin in the days of pioneering when Red Indians and wild animals lurked outside but gaiety, warmth and a sense of achievement were found within.

"The Impracticable Chimney Sweep" has all the charm of the best fairy stories and is full of humour and imagination.

Eleanor Farjeon was awarded the Carnegie Medal and the Hans Andersen award for 1955 for "The Little Bookroom", As a little girl she used to find her way to a room in her home where her Father used to store the dusty overflow volumes from his Lifcrary. She found this little bookroom a treasure house of delight and has given that name to a charming collection of her own best stories.

There are two books by Margaret Baker who lives with her Mother in the Quantock Hills in a house that was once a cider-mill. Some of her stories have been adapted for children's radio and television. You should enjoy "Lions in the Potting Shed" and "Nonsense said the Tortoise".

An addition to the Library this year is the Reference Section. It is portable and fills ten wooden shelves which can be carried into the classrooms of the third and fourth year classes. There is a section for Nature Study, Geography, History, General Knowledge, Hobbies and Encyclopedias.

Altogether there are 227 books, some very large and some as small as the fascinating "I Spy" books on all subjects.

One very funny book is "Blood Royal" which traces the origin of Royalty to the ancient Near East and has the most laughable expressions on the faces of Kings, Queens and subjects alike.

"Icebergs and Jungles" is already well-read and the four copies of "My Pets" are favourites. It is to be hoped that the "Then and There Series" about Medieval Life will soon be here. They should be as popular as the fllm strip shown to all the third year children recently. Other reference books on the way are "Adventure of the World", "Aircraft for All", "Pleasure with Paper", "Tracks Snails and Sighs", "Your Book of Photography", "In the Steps of Jesus" and several of the True Book Series.

We have over 1200 books in the fiction Library and we hope one day to have a room where you can sit down and enjoy the use of the library and the advice and help of a teacher during a set library period each week. In the meantime we know how you enjoy taking your library book home each weekend. We do appreciate the kindness of those children and parents who occasionally do running repairs to books. We are also most grateful to the many children who give us their books when they are packing up to go home.

There are many thousands of delightful children's books for all ages and on all subjects, and this year we have concentrated on giving you some of the most up to date publications. We hope that all 567 of you who are members of our small library will form the habit and always be lucky enough to have good library facilities wherever you may be.

A REVIEW FROM "SECRET OF THE BORDER CASTLE"

On each side of the big beam she could just perceive a dark recess. To get up there was her object. "Dad said the left-hand one!" she murmured. "I'll climb it somehow!"

Vanessa was agile as a squirrel, or we might say as an old-fashioned chimney sweep. With a big jump she managed to catch hold of the chain, and with its help to put fingers and toes into niches between the stones, and half climbing, half swinging herself up, she scrambled on to the great beam, and crawled into the recess on the left. Panting, she rested for a minute, then flashed on her torch.

This book comes from the school library. If you want to see what happens just try and get it.

Susan Oxford Form 4AJ

This book is about four children and a parrot. The children's names are: Jack and Lucy-Ann Trent who used to live with their uncle, because they have no mother or father, and Philip and Dinah Mannering who have no father but a mother.

The adventure begins when Bill (who's a great friend and a detective) has to hide a boy called Gussy, who is a prince of a land I will not mention. Bill and Mrs. Mannering get captured. At home Philip is with the girls as Jack is out bird watching. Some men capture Philip and the girls but what happens to

Jack ? Don't miss getting "The Circus of Adventure." It

is in the Verdala School Library, by Enid Blyton, and is a lovely book and well worth having.

Maureen Cleaver Form 4AJ

A REVIEW FROM "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT MYSTERY MANSION"

You will find this book the most thrilling one you have ever read.

It starts off by Sing Foo, a Chinese, having a fake note telling him to go to San Francisco on important business. The children's aunt tells them that she is looking after the mansion until Sing Foo returns.

Later on in the story when they have settled down in the house things begin to happen. Smoky their cat falls down the chimney and the children phone for the fire brigade who finally bring him up.

As the story gets on a strange man keeps on telling them to get out of the mansion because he says he has bought it.

Finally Aunt Sally sends a telegram to find out — get this thrilling book of "The Bobbsey Twins at Mystery Mansion."

Peter Bentley Form 4AJ

THE THIEF

Once upon a time there lived a Queen Fish and she was very beautiful.

One night, before a ball, the King gave the Queen a beautiful necklace. But when they went to bed a thief came and stole the necklace. He was a wicked sea-horse and he carried a lantern wherever he went.

In the morning the King and Queen found out and they were very sad. Just then a little page-boy swam up and said, "Why are you looking so sad?" the Queen told him. "It's that wicked sea-horse," he said.

They went to tell the policeman (he was the shark). He soon caught the sea-horse. Then he said, "Tomorrow, I am going to have sea-horse pie." The Queen got her necklace back and they all lived happily ever after.

Jacqueline Pearce Infants 1

Once upon a time, at Christmas time, Judy, Peter, Mummy and Daddy were going to the church. They were going to see a crib. It was lovely. There was a little stable with Mary and Jesus in a manger. The oxen were kneeling by the baby. The Kings were there with gold crowns on their heads and the baby was about one year old.

Christine Baker Infants 1

On Bonfire Night I was living with some people and we had a nice bonfire. We had sparklers and Catherine Wheels. We had lots of fun. I wasn't doing anything, but when I was just going in, the man gave me some sparklers, I stayed and watched them. We liked watching the fireworks go up. The ones I liked best were the Catherine Wheels. I liked to see them go round and round. I liked the colours.

June Gibbons Infants 1

I'd love to be a sailor,

To sail the seven seas,

Across the wide, wide ocean,

Across to Tripoli.

I'd see all beautiful land,

With ships at the docks and boats at hand,

But if I was to go up in ranks,

I should have to stop my pranks.

John Bennett Form 4BJ

I'd like to be a sailor the seven seas to sail, Or on a whaling ship to spot the whale, On a destroyer firing the gun, Or sailing the Mediterranean 'neath the sun. Or on a big ship stoking the boilers, Or steaming down to  Suez watching the oilers, Or on a patrol boat watching the foam, Or approaching the land that is my home.

Paul Lewis Form 4BJ

Once upon a time I went for a walk and I saw some birds. They were flying over the sea and I saw a boat and it was sailing over the water. There were seven men in it. It had two sails. There was a shark near the boat and the men in the boat were throwing spears but the missed the sharks, all the time.

Arthur Booty Infants 2

Simon Hunter

Form 1B.J

NAME

My name is John Larter,

I'm nine years old,

I get up in the morning and do as I'm told,

I'm eager for work and I'm eager for play,

And I run for my bus at the end of the day.

My name is John Larter,

I'm nine years old,

And I never do as I'm told,

I moan at my food and I moan at my play,

And Mummy's fed up at the end of the day.

At eight-o-clock when it's time for bed,

I moan and I moan till my face turns red,

I jump into bed when my prayers are said,

And dream sweet dreams of the stories I've read.

John Lantar Form 2AJ

                                                                                  CAUGHT BY THE TIDE  

Once upon a time, all the seaweed had been washed up on the sand, and it said, "We shall play a game of 'Catch Me If You Can.'" "All right," said the others. "The tide will come up as the day goes on and we shall be swept away,," said one.

One said "Go" and all the seaweed ran down to the sea and quickly back because a wave was coming and they did not want to be swept away.

Only one piece of seaweed was caught by the waves in the morning and that brought misery to the family "Still, we might meet again one day," said mother weeping.

The afternoon came and all the seaweed came out, and one bit said, "Let us see how many can be left by four o'clock, for the time now is a quarter to two." "What are you doing? I am going to tell you when it is time to go," said one. All of a sudden someone said "Go!" All the seaweed went running down the sand and it was gone because a big wave covered it all. They had a good day, but had a bad ending. Nobody knows what happened to that bunch of seaweed.

Susan Gadsden Form 4BJ

AN ADVENTURE

I went to the circus where I saw a clown. He had a red face, he had blue ears, and a big nose. He had thin legs and orange hair, I liked him. It was getting late so we went home to have tea. We told Daddy what we had seen.

Josephine Phelps Infants 2

POEMS FROM INFANTS ONE CLASS

I have a little baby cat, I give him milk each day, She sleeps upon a cushion, At the end of the day.

Christine Mordecai

I wish I were a fairy, Who lived in fairyland, With servants to work for me. I think it might be grand.

Pamela Rhodes

I have a little baby fish, A wriggling in tthe sea, It always likes to see me, I give it bread for tea.

Peter Ross

 

POEMS FROM INFANTS ONE CLASS (continued)

I have a little baby dog, . He is so very sweet.

I took him for a little walk, And he sat on a seat.

Jennifer Cockside

I wish I were a sailor, A sailing on the sea, I would put the sails up Then I'd go for my tea.

Stephen Brewster

I wish I were a sailor,

A sailing on the sea.

I'd like to see the pretty things,

Looking up at me.

Lindesay Prichett

I have a little baby doll, And she's as good as gold. And everytime I feed her, I give her a spoon to hold.

Patricia Bishop

I have a little baby doll,

She's so naughty to be dressed.

She kicks and screams and scratches me,

When I put on her vest.

Christine Baker

I have a little baby doll, Her name is Penny P. She is a little tiny doll, She likes to play with me.

Susan Thompson