Tommy was set the job of using descriptive language to write acrostic poems about his favourite animals. He worked really

Celebrating writing at Chelsea Community Hospital School
Tommy was set the job of using descriptive language to write acrostic poems about his favourite animals. He worked really
In her Science lessons, Aleeza’s is learning about the different features of animals. Look at the drawings and labelling she
This poem was written by 9 year old Zara after looking at a poem called What’s in The Toy Box?
Nabil has worked hard to write riddles in CW. He started with simple riddles for animals – but has moved
Wilf was set the task of designing his own toy this afternoon. As he loves robots, he began by looking
This story was written by 9 year old Otis. Linking to our current topic of toys, Otis chose to write
A. has created a story based on 5 of the marks in our ‘Making Your Mark’ project! Look at the
Oscar has worked so hard on our ‘Making Your Mark’ project. He saw a rocket in one of the marks!
A lovely pupil at Brompton has written a story based on three of the marks in our ‘Making Your Mark’
Ben was asked to use the features of non-fiction writing to create his own fact file about Emperor Penguins. He
Maja wrote this poem during a poetry workshop session with Philip the Firepoet.
Lily wrote this poem during a poetry workshop session with Philip the Firepoet. Crayblayerd turns night into day The world
Hollie wrote this poem during a session with Philip the firepoet. Before ZACAREIGHT The seas were high and the
The Green Group have been writing shape poems. Have a look at this one and spot the well-chosen vocabulary ‘munch’,
The Green Group have been watching some caterpillars develop into butterflies. They were then inspired to write shape poems. Have a look at
Have you ever wanted to make a guitar? If you have, then look at the wonderful guitar made by a
The Blues have created lovely art and written work using the ‘That’s Obviously’ marks. We love how creative they are.
Tabel has written a fantastic journal entry in the style of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. We think it is
Stacey has taken 3 marks and made her own drawings – she then used these as a beginning, middle and
We have a new writing game here at Chelsea Community Hospital School and it starts with art – by making just
Alyssa has written a piece of writing about someone who inspires her – her mum, Sangita. We love that Alyssa
Connie made a fantastic mask at The Brompton and has written a recount describing how she made it. We think
Having written riddles about emotions, Millie went on to write riddles about other abstract nouns. Read her beautiful riddle below
Millie has written an interesting and thought-provoking riddle about an emotion. Read it carefully and think about the images it
Millie has written fantastic riddles in the primary classroom in CW this week. She started by writing riddles about animals
Hannah was given a magic door as inspiration and she created an absolutely amazing piece of writing! This was the
Ajna has written a wonderful acrostic poem about Autumn. Notice the language chosen – ‘tumbling’, ‘swirling’, ‘spiky’, ‘twirly.’ It really evokes
The Blues have created a newsletter containing reviews, articles and even instructions on how to make a tie-dye t-shirt. It
Benjy has written a fantastic diary entry, inspired by Michael Morpurgo’s “Why the Whales Came.” He is up to chapter 4 so
Aden was learning about similes today in class. He worked very hard thinking of interesting similes to make a rainbow
On Wednesday we celebrated Roald Dahl day. Children watched a clip from the BFG where he visits dream land and
On Wednesday we celebrated Roald Dahl day. Children watched a clip from the BFG where he visits dream land and
On Wednesday we celebrated Roald Dahl day. Children watched a clip from the BFG where he visits dream land and
On Wednesday we celebrated Roald Dahl day. Children watched a clip from the BFG where he visits dream land
Max’s poem is a unique rhythmic poem. We think it would be wonderful read aloud for full effect.
Natalie has written a poem called Flight or Fight. The use of rhyme to create a rhythm is fantastic, as
Jenny has written a poem entitled ‘Hard Ground’. Her description of nature creates a fragile and vulnerable image in the reader’s
Georgia has written an evocative poem below. Her use of repetition to build a rhythm is fantastic, as is her
Celeste has written a wonderful poem about the damage we are making to our environment. She has used personification so
Chance created his own tropical island in his literacy lesson this week to use as a story plan. His island then
Connie has written a poem packed full of alliteration. Read her fabulous, fantastic, funny poem below. (See what I did
Connie has written an imaginative story called ‘The Mission’ about a seahorse named Phoebe and her best friend – an
Albert has written a lovely ‘All About Me’ piece. We are so pleased to see the progress in his independent
Tommy has written a non-fiction piece of writing explaining some of the things he has learnt about the war and life
Florence loves dolphins and has written a fabulous acrostic poem about them. Look at the vocabulary she has included –
Isabel has been learning about the seaside and she wrote some non-fiction sentences about the differences between the seaside in
Stacey has written about her time at our school this year. It is the first time that Stacey has organised
Ketsia (Year 5) had a great afternoon experimenting with everyday kitchen products to try and make some successful slime. After
Using a Pie Corbett technique, India learnt the story of ‘The Lion and the Mouse’ off by heart with actions.
Harry in the Blue Group has written a fantastic story called Mrs Eco-Warrier inspired by the stories by Roger Hargreaves.
Albert read a wonderful new story book today called ‘The Koala Who Could’ by Rachel Bright and Jim Field. He
We have been doing lots of role play to inspire writing this half term. Albert loves playing with the toy
Otis read a lovely poem called ‘A Who’z who of the Horrible House’, and identified the use of adjectives, nouns and
We read stories about animals with problems and resolutions in class today. Stacey then planned her own story about a
Read Kaylah’s acrostic poem about the rainforest. Notice the time she has taken to choose interesting vocabulary. Kaylah really builds
Neel has written an interesting acrostic poem about the rainforest. We love the vocabulary he has chosen, particularly ‘slithering’ and ‘colossal’.
Claudia created a character using Nutty Putty today. She said that her character looked a bit like a ‘blob’ and a bit
The Blue Group have created a wonderful newsletter as a team to share some of their experiences and hard work.
Kelvin was given a challenge to write a story in only 100 words or less. As every word was important
Children in the red class wrote out the ingredients for a cake, before guessing the hidden ingredients. The children then made the
Raekwon has created an Easter word search – click the link below to download it and see how quickly you
Ben has written a fantastic presentation about chicks – we were lucky enough to hear him read this at the
Albert has enjoyed learning about The Great Fire of London and has worked very hard to produce a newspaper report
Leela wrote a wonderful tongue twister on the ward using words starting with the first letter of her name. See
Leela has written a thoughtful blessing as part of our celebrations for St Patrick’s. We love the poem so much
The Green Group have written a poem together with our visiting poet, Philip Wells. It is a wonderful collaborative piece
We have been reading some Irish blessings for St. Patrick’s Day. Albert has written one for our Easter service below:
Children at Brompton have written some wonderful sensory poems about Spring. Read the work from Efthymios, Fakhria and Maria by
Albert chose an imaginary creature from our story writing prompt pack and then wrote about it below. He used his
Ellae wrote an imaginative story on the ward, just from a single image. She chose from our selection of door
Children at St Mary’s have been making lava lamps as part of Science week. Read a fantastic write-up of their
Alysia (year 7) completed this poem with our Poet in Residence, Phillip Wells. We love the repetition that builds a
Ketsia read “Katie in London” and then wrote a postcard pretending she was Katie. We love how hard Ketsia worked
Sami worked with our poet, Philip Wells, to create a poem called ‘Liyoboo’. The repetition builds a fantastic rhythm when
Taylor has written wonderful riddles during World Book Day. We are so impressed with how hard he tried to write
Finley wrote a wonderful poem about his favourite character in World Book Day. We love how detailed his riddle is
Mohammed was asked to write a short adventure piece that involved a portal. He planned his essay, wrote a draft, edited it and
Nevaeh went on a school trip to a restaurant for Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday). Read her recount below – but
Children in CW wrote a whole class story today in our music session. They each contributed their ideas and added
Even though he was in hospital, Isaac was keen to complete his Year 2 homework from his home school which
Emilie has written a fantastic poem using her five senses. We love how carefully she thought about each one –
Sienna really enjoyed playing the London version of the game Brainbox in class. She decided that she would like to
Ghada, a pupil from Saudi Arabia, has been learning about comic strips. She wrote one with her teacher and then
This morning we listened to the story of Dogger by Shirley Hughes. We then talked about our favourite soft toys
Heidi has a special toy called Big Bunny and has created a lovely piece of work to show us what