Year 7 Leavers 2020

Class of 2020 – Year 7 Leavers’ Poem (adapted from Twinkl)

What a year it’s been for us, our dedicated crew!

We had so many different plans and a lot of things to do.

From learning about the Victorians, the heart and CPR,

to using a protractor – and places near and far.

Yet, as you’ll often find in life, we were all put to the test…

but not the normal Friday kind – a weird, abnormal quest.

We were all sent into lockdown and school was closed for most.

And of all of our priorities, your safety was utmost.

Our world was twisted sideways; our lives changed overnight.

Yet, acting for the greater good, we did what’s just and right.

It’s been so hard – we know that. We’re proud of what you’ve shown

when facing such adversity unlike we’ve ever known.

We’re in a time in history that will be on the shelves:

a tale to tell our grandchildren that’s greater than ourselves.

A spell when you were children and you had to leave your friends

to keep all of your loved ones safe and bring this to an end.

They’ll look at you like heroes – the sort we know you are:

You’re warriors; you’re brave, young knights;

you’re bright and dazzling stars.

And, though we’ve had to part now, in unexpected ways,

we still have all the memories of countless fun school days

Remember cheers on Sports Days and trips to near and far.

Remember class assemblies and dress up days bizarre.

Remember all our playtimes and running on the grass.

But, most of all, remember how you’re valued in this class.

As we look back in the future, we’ll think of you and smile;

the kids who showed resilience and went the extra mile.

So, though it’s time to say goodbye, just know it’s not the end.

You’ll live on in our memories

As our special WHITEHOUSE friends

Mrs Richmond & Mrs Watson