The Library was buzzing with excitement this week as students gathered for the annual Poetry Competition Prize Presentation. This year’s entries showcased a remarkable range of talent, creativity, and emotion, making the judges’ job both a joy and a challenge.
First place was awarded to Brooke for her powerful poem The Stage We Play On. We were particularly impressed by the poem’s strong rhythm and energy – it truly felt as though we were right there on the football pitch, living each moment of the game.
Second place went to Lucia for her poem Mirror Girl, which captivated readers with its striking imagery and reflective tone.
Third place was awarded to Evie for Where Love Begins – a beautifully emotive piece that touched hearts with its sincerity and depth.
Special commendations were also given to Amal and Sabrina, whose poems were highly commended for their originality and expressive language.
Winners were presented with certificates, books, Amazon vouchers – and, of course, some well-deserved chocolate!
Congratulations to all our young poets – and thank you to everyone who entered. Your words made this year’s competition unforgettable.
There has been much discussion in the Library this week with our Banned Books Week display.
All the books featured (and more!) have been either banned or challenged in schools or libraries across the world at different times. They are, however, available for YOU to borrow here at SPS. Why not see what all the fuss is about?
Road to Reading – The Reading Agency
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A brilliant performance from the Year 8/9 girls football team saw them beat King Edmund’s 3-1. The team worked hard throughout, scoring three great goals. A special shout out to our goalkeeper for an amazing penalty save that kept us in control. Well done, girls!
The Year 10/11 Girls’ football team dominated Castle View with a 13-0 victory. The team played an outstanding attacking game, scoring early and often, with a 7-0 lead by halftime
The second half saw more clinical finishing, while the defense remained solid throughout.
A fantastic team performance, with goals from multiple players, secured the win.
Goal scorers:
Mollie P
Kyla D
Nyree K
Lola B
The girls had a very good match against a solid Appleton yesterday, despite the 1-0 loss all of the girls showed great determination through out.
Paige .T , Maisie.H , Violet D, Megan.S , Erin.R, Maisey.D , Vivian.Y , Evie.C , Evie .W and Charlotte.W, Sophie.M, Ellie.M, Rosie.Z, Evie.R,Isabelle.W , Paisley.N, Terri.L
We won 4-0 with Ruby.J scoring 2, Isabelle.W scoring 1 and Megan.S scoring 1
The girls played expectionally well considering playing in the pouring rain!
Paige .T , Maisie.H , Violet D, Megan.S , Erin.R, Maisey.D , Vivian.Y ,, Evie.C , Evie .W and Charlotte.W, Sophie.M, Ellie.M, Rosie.Z, Evie.R,Isabelle.W , Terri.L, Lexie.W
Congratulations to Kian, who delivered an outstanding performance at the Romford Swim Club swimming gala over the weekend! Competing in 8 races, Kian achieved an incredible 7 personal bests and brought home 7 gold medals
His hard work and dedication have also earned him qualification for an impressive 14 races at next year’s County Championships, set to take place at the prestigious London Aquatics Centre.
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