The Abbey Verse Speaking Competition

On Monday the finals of The Abbey Verse Speaking Competition took place.  All the Year 2’s went to listen and support the Year 2 finalists Jon Stanley, James, Sasha and Rose.  We were so proud of James who kicked off the event with a lovely clear recital of his poem Gulls by Jean Kenwood.  Everyone was impressed with Rose’s poem; The Sea by James Reeves.  She used wonderful expression and intonation.  Jon Stanley really gave his best when he delivered his version of Gulls – it was so well articulated.  But, it was Sasha who won with her excellent performance of A Day at the Beach written by none other than her brother Oliver!  A fabulous morning of poetry really inspired the Year 2’s who had already caught the poetry bug from our visiting Author Tony Mitton during Book and Arts Week.