To celebrate National Poetry Day, Year 11 students have been working their own compositions, based on the theme of choice.

The two top sets then faced off against each other in a poetry slam; pitted against one another at random, they performed their poetry in a rematch of last year’s competition.

It was a fantastic contest with each student producing brilliant and thought provoking poetry, interpreting the theme in many unique and original ways. As revenge for last year’s defeat, Mrs Cathcart’s class took the crown this time from Mr Horn’s students.

All week, members of staff have been displaying their favourite poems on doors of their classroom to celebrate the event.

The Year 11 students intend to publish their poetry in an anthology. Well done to all who took part!