The Only Way

                                             -Chapter1-

“Aaaaahhhhh” Screamed Jamie, after he woke up from the same nightmare he’d been having for at least a month. It had been frustrating wanting to meet someone who didn’t exist, basically he was having this strange nightmare about a girl! You can never see her face and he wants to meet her but he never reaches her, he always dies before he can get to her.

“AMMA?” screamed Jamie, “Good Morning Jamie, How was your sleep? Did you have that dream again?” Amma asked politely. “Yep, where’s dad?” Amma looked at Jamie in a stern manner, “Oh Right, Again!” Jamie said rolling his eyes. Jamie sat up and smiled at Amma, “you going to pick up nick and go to school or are you going to just keep smiling at me”,”Aha thanks for the nice breakfast see you later”.

                                           -Chapter2-

“What took you so long?” said Jamie getting in his car, “My Mum you know how she’s been since your mum died” Nick squealed quietly. “Yeah I know, buckle up were going to be late!” Jamie said starting the car. Jamie and nick drove to school and met Zoey and Molly outside their classroom, “Hey sugar plumb, I’m sorry we fought yesterday maybe we can catch a movie later” Zoey said with a cheeky smile, “Sure, I’d love to” answered Jamie with a fake grin on his face. Suddenly a black haired girl walked into the room, Jamie stopped and thought to himself, had he seen that girl before. Finally he had come to a conclusion, that she was the girl from his nightmare. As everyone taunted her because she was Blake-Lee’s Niece, Jamie just thought to himself... I got to meet this girl.

                                            -Chapter3-   

On Jamie’s way home he spotted a girl in the road, “Ahhhhhh” he screamed as he crashed. “What do you think you’re doing?” Joey raged at Jamie, “Well I was driving but then I almost crashed into you because you were standing in the middle of the road”. “I need help, my cars conked out on me but I guess you want to leave me here” said Joey, “No come on I’m sorry I’m sorry”. Joey stares at Jamie then rolls her eyes, “Fine”.

 

To be continued...

 

 

By Chadene Woodstock 8RG

Symphony Hall

Today I went to the Symphony Hall with the whole of year 7, where there were lots of different schools attending and two particular schools that had performed songs to everybody. The highlight was the orchestra performing and playing different instruments such as the harp, violin, violas, drums and much more.

There was a conductor who had to wave a stick so he could lead the orchestra who were very talented. The symphony hall is a big place, there are lots of seats and a stage for the people playing the music. There was a man who was telling us different stories about the past and introducing different pieces of music, everything they did was very posh and elegant.

Overall the whole day was perfect! We had such a good time listening to all the music and the stories about the past. All in all it was a wonderful day and I would like to thank Mrs Derrick for organising it for everyone.

By Wabida Begum Year 7

My blog about the Symphony Hall

I appreciate all the effort you put in by taking us to the Symphony Hall. It was very nice of you, and you didn't have to waste your time. It taught me so much about why music is important and I realised would like to take music as one of my GCSE options. I was quite shocked when I first went inside the Symphony Hall it wasn't anything like I imagined, it was way better! It was phenomenal! I hope I can go on more music trips!

By Suhag Year 7 

13th June 2013

We went to the Symphony Hall and sat down. Then the orchestra were in the middle of the room. They started their first piece and it was brilliant and amazing. Afterwards, a man started talking about the blacksmith and then introduced us to a little group of children. That group hand sung as the orchestra was playing. This was the best piece of them all! Then the man started talking again and showed us what blacksmiths wear. The orchestra played brilliantly!

Symphony Hall

Today I went to a trip to the Symphony Hall. It was good, they played lots of different types of music. There was a conductor with a metal stick, he was moving his hand so that the people can play the music at the right time.

By Kamrul Year 7

Music trip

Thank you for organising this music trip to the Symphony Hall. It was amazing. At first I didn't think it would be for me but luckily it was great!

I experienced how big an orchestra was. The music was fantastic. The thing that I did not know is that you can have more than one conductor. It was a fabulous trip and I enjoyed it a lot. I'm looking forward to the next one!

By Abid Year 7

Symphony Hall

Today I went to the Symphony Hall to listen to an orchestra. They were in groups e.g. Violins and trumpets etc. A school sang with the groups too. The groups were led by a conductor.  He led them by telling them when to play and when not to.

By Sahnoon Year 7

Symphony Hall Trip

Dear Mrs Derrick,

I'd like to say thank you for organising the trip to the Symphony Hall, it was AMAZING! I liked the conductor because the conductors job is very important and he was doing his job properly. Overall, I had a brilliant day. Thank you!

By Anah Year 7

Symphony Hall

Today I went to the Symphony Hall and I found it very exciting!

The thing that I liked was how they performed the music and it was really good!

The journey was really great and we got to the Symphony Hall on time. 

The conductor made me laugh and he lead the group by telling them when to play and when not to.

The Phone Goes Dead Review

I liked when David had the phone and Eric called him and told him that the ring was under the fridge.

I would have liked to have been even more spooky.

The book is aimed at teenagers because the main character was a teenager.

I would recommended it to teenagers.

10/10

By Feysal Year 8

The Phone Goes Dead Review

I liked this story because it had good theme. The theme was about a phone and because of that I think it is aimed at teenagers because most teenagers have have phone. I would rate this short story 7 out of 10 because it needs to be more scary!

By Shoaib Jamil Year 8

Book Review

I like this horror book, especially when David starts talking to the dead on his new phone ,but the book would be better if it has more horror in it!

This book is aimed at children 11-13 because that's the age most age children want a phone. I would recommend it to those people.

7/10
 

By Nahema Year 8

Book Review

What I liked about it ?

I liked how the writer described the scene and how he makes people get scared! As well as this I liked the bit when he tells people what kind of phone it is and what damage it has done at the end of the short story!

One thing I would Improve on?

When he was finishing the short story at the end why didn't he put a cliff hanger so he could make it more serious and so that it could leave the reader thinking? He could of used "To be continued..."

Who it's aimed at? 

This short story is aimed at teenagers and adults to read because this is a interesting short story.

Who would you recommend it to? 

I would recommend this short story to teenagers and adults.

Rating? Five stars, the book is amazing you should read it its a horror book!

By Anishah Fahreen 80

The phone goes dead review

The thing I liked about this story was that it made you interested because the way they described the settings. I liked the first part when she was walking near the park then suddenly she was dead! Then someone buys her phone and there is someone ringing him with a spooky ringtone! He had to go to someone and say that there is a ring under her fridge and she cried and slammed the door and then he realised the people that were ringing him...were dead!

By Faizan Year 8

The phone goes dead

The book was a horror it was aimed at teenagers because Anthony Horowitz used the basis of a mobile phone in his story. Also he has made it scary by making us, as teenagers, think dead people can call us on our mobile phones! He has used some hi quality vocabulary such as: pulsating, mauve and transmitted. Furthermore  he hasn't made the story too long so the reader doesn't get bored of reading the story.

I will rate this story at **** four stars because it kept me intrigued.

  

By Theo Pitter 80

The phone goes dead

What I found interesting about  this short story was that the ending leaves you guessing. It makes you wonder about what happened to David .What did he say to his father? Where he was phoning from and why? Was there a reason he died and if so could it be the same reason Linda James died?

I think the author could improve on the beginning I think it was clever linking it to the last story but I think he could of made the beginning of the story more mysterious . 

I give this story a rating on a scale of one to ten a eight because I liked the situation and the mysteries of how the dead got the number and was David dead!

By Cleo Reddington Year 8

  

The phone goes dead

In this story I mostly enjoyed the ending were he phoned the Zodiac 555. It was clever what he did and made me want to read more of his stories.

I would recommend this mostly to teenagers because some younger people might not understand the ending and might think that is alive when he is not. Anyone that phones the zodiac 555 is dead and is trying to pass on a note, then he wrote David said "hello" which means he is dead!

That's what I like about this this story.

The Phone Goes Dead Review

There was a girl named Linda James and she dies from an electric shock when she is talking on her phone. A boy is turning sixteen and his father buys him a phone. The same phone Linda James had when she had died.

When Linda James died after the phone call the phone was taken to a shop and Mark Adams bought the phone for his son. 

As soon as David Adams has got the phone he gets random phone calls from nowhere. The phone has a spooky ringtone...
 I like this story because its scary and horror. 

Rating: 5 stars. 

The phone goes dead review

I liked the fact that the phone can connect to the dead and hear them speak it. I would like it to be even more scary! I would recommend it for 14 + because it is not good for little kids. I would give it to a friend the rating is a 6 /10 :)

By Abbas Year 8

The phone goes dead review

The main thing I liked about the book was the phone and the spooky ringtone. This is because the book is based on horror and it makes the story even more scary. The one thing that the book should be improved on is the detail of each character , it should tell the readers more about the characters. The book is aimed at teenagers, because the genre is horror and teenagers love horror. I would recommend the book to teenagers aged 15-16 ,because David is 16 and they would understand his character more. I would rate the book 4 1/2 stars,because there could be some improvements.    

By Thasniya Parvin 8N

The Phone Goes Dead Review

The genre for this story is horror because someone dies and the ringtone of the phone is a spooky ringtone which sounds like funeral music! I liked this story because it has got a great cliffhanger and a great starting. I think it's aimed at kids +12 and adults because they like horror stories. I would give this story a 10/10 because it is great to read and is very interesting!

By Biflu Miah Year 8

The phone goes Dead Review

I liked the book because the theme is horror also the ring tone is freaky and scary! I enjoyed reading it.

I would make the ending part a bit longer and add more characters. This is aimed teenagers (15/16) because David was sixteen. I would tell my friends to read this because its interesting to read.

 

By Chanell Year8

The Phone goes dead Review

The book is about a phone that is called Zodiac 555 and someone who is dead can contact the living,in this case 'David'. It tells David to pass on messages. I think that this book is a very good  horror story because it uses a lot of descriptive words. I would rate this story 9/10 because its very scary and mysterious. This is why I rated this book 9/10.

 

By Adrees Chohan Year 8

The phone goes dead review

What I liked about it was that it was short and it was a horror story and also it was spooky. I think the story could have used more scary and spooky words. I think the story aimed at teenagers because the story is short and teenagers like short stories. I think this story should have a rating of 10/10.

By Ibraheim Muhammed Year 8

Book Review

I like the part at the where the dad answers and the boy said "hi dad"on the phone!

 

I think that it is aimed at parents and kids because the parents can read the story to the child who is nagging for for a phone and after the child heard the story the child would be saying "mom I don't wanna a phone anymore!"

 

8/10

Jamuel Hussain  

The phone goes dead review

The story had a good story line to it and a good idea for the topic, but I wanted it to be longer so it would be more interesting. I think the the short story (the phone goes dead) is aimed at teenagers because the topic is about when David had his first phone and people in year 7&8 normally buy their first phone. I would give the story 5 stars because the story was interesting.

By Sabir Ahmed Year 8

My trip to the Symphony Hall

Today was a great day. I had lots of fun. I would like to thank Mrs Derrick for planning the trip.

When we first got there I was amazed at how big it was and how many schools were there.  I felt lucky that we had been given this amazing chance to watch the concert. I could not believe how many pupils were seated around us. We got the best seats though, we could see everything perfectly!

I heard different sounds and even learnt more about music and the instruments that can animal and bird sounds. I enjoyed listening to the music and watching the way the conductor was bringing different instruments in smoothly. I found out that there are a lot of people playing different violins and that drums are also used in that type of music to keep the beat. The conductor was controlling the music. 

By Adam Year 7

A trip to the Symphony Hall

On Thursday 13th June year 7 went to the Symphony Hall to listen to famous pieces of music. I enjoyed the music and it was peaceful listening to it. Many other people came from other schools and listened to it. The pieces of music were to do with Birmingham cities history and how it ended up being played today. 

They were a huge orchestra group which played very well and I enjoyed the day. The place looked bigger than a castle with hundreds of people enjoying the music being played. The music went well, thanks to the conductor who told them all what to do. 

They were all in time and in tune and the two schools who sang were brilliant and sang very well. The day went well, better than I imagined. If I was lucky I might go somewhere like that again and spend the afternoon listening to music! 

By Faizah Begum Year 7

Symphony Hall

I enjoyed going to the Symphony Hall! Today was amazing, we all went quiet when the orchestra was playing. The man who was introducing himself to us was incredible!

When I stepped inside it was really big! There were loads of primary and secondary schools there and it was awesome! I loved listening to them play and the primary schools who sang there were brilliant. I have learnt a lot about musicians. 

There were lots of people there and I think we looked incredible because our ties were all done up and our shirts were all tucked in!

I really enjoyed my afternoon there, I'd love to go back again!  

By Faheen Khatun Year 7

Symphony Hall

Today was a really fun day! We went to the Symphony Hall to listen to famous pieces of music that had been created throughout Birmingham's history. When I first thought of it I thought it was going to be boring but then I realised to not judge a book by it's cover. When I first stepped into the Symphony Hall Orchestra I was completely dazzled by the hall. It was enormous! I was also shocked to see so many instruments, like; a harp; a big bass drum and an oboe. To be honest I've only heard of these instruments, I've never seen so many unique instruments. After a while when the musicians finished tuning their instrument they began to playa dull, gloomy piece of music which I kind of enjoyed.

The conductors were guiding the musicians beautifully to make a lovely piece of music which I am sure the schools enjoyed. The orchestra played several pieces of music which was explained to us so we knew when it was made and where they got their inspiration from. 

My favourite piece was the World War II Spitfire. 

I would like to thank Mrs Derrick and the members of staff for taking the time to organise this. 

By Aysheen Lakhani Year 7

Symphony Hall

Today was the day we went to theSymphony Hall. It was really cool because  a man was talking before and after the orchestra played. I really enjoyed it. It was really peaceful. The man who talked was funny at times. The conductor was the most important person, otherwise they would all be playing the wrong notes! When the conductor was conducting he was kind of dancing a little. For a second, I wondered whether he was just having fun or whether all conductors do that? Each school sang two songs each. They were  actually good singers! 

Thanks to Mrs Derrick for making this possible! It was incredible!

By Athya Yasmin Year 7

Symphony Hall

Today I went to the Symphony Hall and I saw a lot of singing and dancing.

It was really fun and interesting. I saw a lot of new instruments. The noise the instruments were making was incredible and beautiful, it was really extraordinary.

I learnt how much small instruments can make such a big noise. It was really extraordinary. I was like nothing I've ever seen in my life!

By Zishan Khan Year 7

Symphony Hall

Today was an amazing day, we all went quiet and the orchestra started to play! The man that was introducing us to the orchestra told us about Birmingham's history. There were lots more other schools and they were enjoying it too. They were also children singing with the orchestra and they were really formal. There were different conductors and they were conducting different music, it was extraordinary! 

Thank you Mrs Derrick for the trip, I learnt a lot about the orchestra and saw lots of different instruments. 

By Karima Year 7

Trip to the Symphony Hall

Dear Diary,

Today all of year 7 went to the Symphony Hall! It was raining and I thought it was going to be boring but it turned out to be pretty good! It is good that Mrs Derrick organised it because I liked it a lot!

By Jawad Khan Year 7

Watoto Choir Trip

Aston Manor Academy took year 7 to go and watch the Watoto Choir perform at the Mount Zion Church recently. The pupils' got a lot from the experience and loved watching the peroformances and hearing the stories the choir had to tell.

Pupils' from the trip have written some superb reviews of their day and of the Watoto choir and the excellent work they do - please read the reviews below!

http://www.watoto.com/home

Watoto Choir

The choir was really important because it was talking about children in Africa that have no mum or dad and that don't go school, have no food or have no house.

There was a girl that told us a story that she was really poor and she had no family or house or never got to go school until she was rescued. It was a really sad story, she was really poor and now look she is really famous isn't that great!

We went to a ceremony that was 2 minutes away from our school. We were really lucky to see this choir, that is a day to remember.

I was really impressed by their dancing and singing it was brilliant! In England you would not get that type of dancing!

These children were from Africa.

It was really good! I thought It was really fun, the story they told us was like a message because the people that are living a good life could be poor just in a second.          

By Nadel Year 7

Watoto Choir Review

The choir is important because it is about children from Uganda who have lost one or both of their parents and have been rescued by the Watoto foundation and given clothes and food and a education. Over 3,000 children have been rescued but they know there is still more children out there, that's why they  need you to sponsor them. 

I was very impressed knowing they can still keep a smile on their face and dance even after saying their sad past.

I would recommend going to see them, it's lots of fun and its for a very good cause and you could  put a smile on someone's face who has nothing and give them a bright future by sponsoring them.

Darius Simon Year 7

Watoto Choir Review

We went into a building 2 minutes away from Aston Manor Academy, this was where the Watoto children performed to the schools that were invited. They were in very colourful and traditional clothes. I was very impressed with them because they are always smiling and doing their best to impress a big audience, they were singing and doing some dance routines.

This is a good thing because they are putting their terrifying and bad life behind them and enjoying their new life that they deserve. They are very special and unique children that have had such a bad life in the past but still managing to come out on a big stage to sing and dance in front of a really big audience. These children come from Uganda, a place in Africa.

By Bobbie 7S

Watoto Choir

The Watoto is a group of African children who have lost 1 or 2 parents in the war in Uganda. However the Watoto foundation took them in from the streets and gave them the chance to sing, dance, eat, sleep in a home and let them go to school. I think the Watoto is very good because they give children another chance to have another life and forget their old life.

Everything they perform they must feel amazing after because they always make the whole room feel electric!

By Shemika Year 7

Watoto choir review

The watoto is a group of African people who take in little children that are living on the streets. Every child that have been taken in by the watoto have been educated and have learnt how to dance and sing.they have been around the world performing songs and dancing and they have become world famous. They have got a lot of songs to sing to every one around the world.

When ever they sing and finish every one is on there feet to clap for there brilliant work. The children are not embarrassed to sing In front of a crowd which is very hard. They wear way different clothes from us they are not like us we have a lot of clothes to wear unlike them, they probably have about two pairs of trousers and one pair of shoes. They have a lot of people on the watoto team to look after the children.       

                              BY

                                  ZILU MIAH

Watoto Choir Review

When we first got into the church it was very colourful, there was lights and instruments everywhere, like drums and tambourines and a lot more. At first a little girl from the Watoto choir came on to the stage and told us about how she lived with no parents and how it felt to be a street kid and drink dirty water from the sea and where the rubbish is.

When the Watoto choir started to preform it amazed me, when I saw the little children and the adults putting all their effort into the performance. Not only could they dance but they could also sing, it was really good because of all the things the children went through they still kept strong and put a smile on their faces.

I was very impressed with their dancing and singing, they all lost one or two parents and the children and adults were all from Uganda. I think it is a good thing because when they do their concert they will raise money and with the money they give the people and children in Uganda who lived like them. I would recommended to pay to watch them do their concert because with the money you could help people with hard lives

By Sameer Suleman And Onajite Oberia Year 7

The Watoto Choir

The Watoto choir was amazing because they were performing great songs and dance moves and the thing that really stood out was that they were from a poor background without a family. They were homeless until the Watoto foundation found them and took them in to a special home to take them in.  

They were wearing bright clothes and they had a lot of energy for little young children and a little boy even did a backflip! If there was another concert like this around my area I would definitely go.    

 

                                                             BY KIJANA JOHNSON    

                                                                         PLEASE ENJOY AND YOU WILL!

Watoto Choir Review

The choir was really interesting, fabulous and amazing. I was really surprised and happy to see the Watoto company change their lives, it must have been really hard for them and I am just so glad that they are being fed and treated nicely as they deserve and having a place to live. They gave them a new start in this world.

This choir is really important because it symbolises how people can change their lives. They were singing and dancing jumping everywhere and they are really energetic. It really gets you moving you feel like joining in with all the singing and dancing!

It's really lovely how people from other countries like Uganda in Africa can produce such a great performance! I think they have a great future all around this world. I will never forget what a great performance they did, it's one of the greatest things I have ever seen!

I enjoyed my experience. I would recommend that everyone goes to see this great choir!

By Zishan Khan 7A

Watoto

The Watoto choir is very important because these children lost one of their parents or both of their parents. To show their feels and respect they sing and tell their stories and how they became in the Watoto choir. Each of their stories are sad and shocking.

The watoto company has gave these children good life and everything they need and also a mummy to look after them.

I had been invited into the church to see the Watoto choir. They were fantastic. There was lots of singing, dancing, drumming and some of them told us their personal stories and how Watoto has helped them.
 

The Watoto children are from Uganda in Africa. Not only that, these children were known as a street kids but now they are world wide and performed the most special person in England (the Queen). Half of their money goes to the other Watato children in Uganda.
 

These children achieved their dreams and are trying to change their lives in the future and help those other children in Uganda who are in the same situation as them.

By Hamda Year 7

Watoto Choir Review.

The Watoto Choir were from Uganda, Africa. The Watoto Choir started off by the adults (in the choir) finding children, who were found as orphans, so when they found enough orphans, they began a choir (The Watoto choir). They come every year in different countries because they go on tour around the world!

They tell people about their story, how they became what they are now. They all have different stories, some are the a little bit the same. The same stories we hear is that their parents left them all alone.

They told everyone to perform with them, their clothes were bright, most of the songs were cheerful and the Watoto Choir was excellent.

By Jawad

           Khan

Watoto Choir Review

The watoto choir was amazing! It showed people what it is about and how they found happiness. They sang and danced and told us how their lives have changed because of Watoto. We went into a massive room with lots of seats and a stage.

I was very impressed with the overall performance because it was not what I was expecting. The kids were all found in Uganda and the Watoto company helped them and gave them a home if they had 1 or no parents. They raise them and put them into a family and get things we do. They need to raise money to save the kids in Uganda and give them a better future. They were all brilliant with their singing and dancing. They told great stories about how they got a better future.

First when I came in, I didn't think it was normal singing and dancing but when it was over, I knew I was right! It was nothing like normal dancing, it's was better!

I think this was a great performance and I strongly recommend it to anyone! You will never regret watching it! You will never forget the moment of seeing them. They will appreciate you watching their performance and know how much you care. Hopefully you enjoy the performance.

By Faizah Begum  7ARO

Watoto Choir Review

Recently I have went to a concert and it was about children from Uganda. The children who had taken part in the watoto concert have had 1 or 2 of there parents have died during war. This choir is important because they told us about how watoto had helped them , how watoto  had gave them a home , how they gave them a family and cloths to wear.                                                                                    There was a lot of things happening there was singing and dancing there was two young girls that told us about there life.this was performed at a church.                                                                                    i was so impressed because they have had a very hard past and  they forgot about that and they are looking forward to the future.I would definitely recommend them because it is so fantastic!                              

                                                                                                                                                                 By Majida begum 

Watoto Choir Review

To me, the choir is important because the children the who had a horrible, unfair life were turned into everything they wanted. There are many, MANY more kids who are having to suffer as I write. Watato helps these people, they try to make them live an amazing life. Not only does Watoto do that, but also they give the children education, food, clothing etc.

Kids who had suffered before are now in good hands, the children can sing and dance. For me they try to make others understand what has happened to them, which is a good idea. We went to a church near our school to see them perform, in a medium sized hall. They perform to hundred and hundreds of people.

I was impressed because they didn't just perform in front of us, they performed in front of the Queen for her birthday and in the White House. I was impressed because before they came to Watoto they were children who lived on the streets, now they perform live in front billions of people, if at was me I would be nervous and scared.

By Fathea Begum Year 7

Watoto Choir Review

Firstly, this choir is very important because they came all the way from Africa to perform dancing singing and loads more. Also it took them some time to find each other and get as a choir. Also some of them have only one parent and some have none.

Furthermore, they were dancing, singing and telling stories. I was very impressed because I've never seen anything like that before. I felt amazing when I went to see it.
 

Moreover,all the children and adults are from Africa but are from different places in Africa. We went to a church to see the choir. Also they are famous because they performed this in front of the Queen.
 

Finally, this is a good thing for them as a choir because when they get money they give it to the people who live on the streets. Also, I would like to see them again because I really liked it and it was interesting.
 

By Zairah 7TZM

Watoto Choir

The choir is very important because these children have gone through a hard time and it is very important to give them some happiness.

At the choir they were happy and enjoying themselves. They were dancing and singing, their dance was very special. In the choir everyone was happy and clapping with them. It was all set at a church down the road from the best school; Aston Manor Academy. The church was big and clean. I think they have done really well for themselves. I am over the moon because first they were nothing and now they are famous and have made it! It is also worth going to because it was exciting and the best thing is that they don't bore you!

 

                                                                                                                           DONE BY SAHIL          

                                                                                                                            CLASS   7S 

Watoto Choir Review

There were lots of children there with bright clothes on. They told us about their stories; they might have been abandoned or one of their family members had died. Therefore the Watoto company went together to Uganda and find the poor abandoned children and the rescue them and they then made the group tighter and performed songs and danced. They were really entertaining, I loved it a lot. My favourite bit of it was when they talked about the safari and told us about the animals which are most popular like the lion. I think I am going to listen to them. It was worth it and I enjoyed it a lot and it was a great experience.

The dancing and singing was good and they are really confident and have become famous and have performed all over the world and even in front of the Queen.

                                   BY AHSAAN 

                                                MOHAMMED. Year 7

Bath Night by Anthony Horowitz

The story was very interesting. It was very engaging and was grabbing the readers attention. The story was about a girl called Isabel. Her parents ordered a bath which previously belonged to someone who used to kill women. Isabel believed the the bath was haunted by an unwelcomed presence which tried to kill Isabel many times! The story is gripping before it delivers its killer punch in the end!

Bath Night!

In the Anthony Horowitz's book, 'Bath Night' a girl called Isabel is weary of the new Victorian bath her parents have bought from an antiques shop...

We like the Anthony Horowitz book, 'Bath Night', because it suits children of all ages that like a thrill and a cliffhanger ending!

By Nia and Hanan Year 8

Bath Night Review

Anthony Horowitz's book, Bath Night, has some horror, gore and blood. It is a very fascinating and interesting book and it is aimed at older people.

This book really gets the reader thinking, it creates an image in the readers head. It makes the reader get hooked in and gives the reader a deep insight into Anthony Horowitz's mind and encourages the reader to carry on reading. It has a twist at the end which is an unexpected cliff hanger which gives the book an immense effect!

In our opinion we think this book is very fascinating and made us want to carry on reading and it built up tension. To finish off we would recommend this book to ages 10 and over and rate it 10 out of 10!

By Faizah Nasar, Sadia Bibi, Farhana Ali and Sarah Waite Year 8

Bath Night By Anthony Horowitz

The story Bath Night by the author Anthony Horowitz is a book which keeps you gripped; it makes you feel excited about what will happen next. The horror/thriller book is full with suspense. It puts you on the edge of you seat and leaves you thinking... w hope you enjoy it!

By Zaynah, Ayesha, Naeema and Aminah Year 8

Bath Night

Bath night is a short story about a 12 year old girl called Isabel and she has parents who love antique furniture.

One day the parents come home with a Victorian bath. Isabel has a nasty feeling  that the bath is waiting for her...but it won't be a bubble bath she gets, more like a bloodbath!

Bath night is a book that filled with tension, suspense and mystery. The book ends on a cliff hanger which leaves the audience thinking. I would recommend the book to older people interested in thrillers!

Bath Night Book Review

We think that the book written by Anthony Horowitz called Bath Night is great story to read. It is about a little girl with the name of Isabel and her parents who buy an old Victorian bath.

Isabel didn't like the bath her parents bought. The first time she tried to use her new bath, blood started pouring out of the tap and the tap started to cough like a heavy smoker of 40 years old!

She didn't want to tell anybody about this experience because she might be laughed at.

I strongly recommend that the people who might be quite intrigued by horrors or thrillers!

This book is suited for children around the age of 13 plus; but the people who read this book would have to have a strong heart because there are scary parys in the story!

     By: Cyrus Bennett - Williams and Rekeem Harper, Year 8

Bath Night Review

The astonishing short story Bath Night is a very interesting, toe curling thriller that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. However the improvement could be that there should be no cliffhanger for it will leave you dying to read more. If you like to read short stories with an amazing thriller this is the story for you!

By Sarah, Kimberley and Elisheba Year 8

Bath Night

This book is aimed at people who like reading horror stories. Children and teenagers like reading these kinds of books therefore they'd would be interested, because in the end there was a clever twist with a cliffhanger, which makes the readers think about the ending and leaves them guessing.

This book was fantastic and really amazing. Anthony Horowitz is really clever, he wrote the book in a clever way.

By Ruhul Amin Year 8

Review of Bath Night by Anthony Horowitz

This book was a very interesting book to read, it is more likely aimed at children/teens that enjoy reading horror and spooky things.

This book had very short interesting snappy scenes which made this book enjoyable. This book was about a 12 year old who's parents bought her a new Victorian bath tub.

However little did they know, that this bath tub was no ordinary bath tub but also a haunted one. Her parents didn't believe her and this makes it interesting for us because it creates more suspense and we can relate to her. We highly recommend this book to those who enjoy reading shorter books rather than longer ones. :)

Alima and Isma, Year 8

Tybalt Fakebook

By Hassan Ali Year 9

Juliet Fakebook

By Alisha Khan Year 9

Romeo Fakebook

By Jack Babington Year 9

Twitter Fiction

Year 8 pupils wrote a piece of 'twitter fiction' all based around the image above. The creative and imaginative ideas are superb! Please take the time to read through them!

The end

I didn't know where I was going. Where I was going to land. Had no clue what's going to happen next. I thought it was the end.

Altima Rahman Year 8

Chasing

Running through the dark and misty woods as something chased after her who could it be exactly? How did this all happen? What has the world come to? Am I dead?

Kenia Hazell Year 8

Skeleton

She found a skeleton. Pitch black in the room. Axe on top of the detectives head; quick as a flash she drops dead. A mask is left on the floor with a voice recorder saying, "boo!"

By Hawo Ali Year 8

Goosebumps

She was wanted nowhere; ready to exit life and wander in paradise. Goosebumps corrupted her, eyes blurred, nose blocked. She jumped.

By Aysha Choudhury Year 8

Descending

I was descending slowly to the ground. The sun was scorching my back. A huge shadow formed covering almost everything around me and it was making the loudest engine sound I had ever heard.

By Amin Hajisaid Year 8

Paradise

She dropped off the cliff, thinking about paradise. She could feel goosebumps covering her skin. She could feel the air prickling at her arms. What would she do when she reached the end?

By Isma Bibi Year 8

Jump

I jump out. The gushing wind slaps my face as I fall. She was there too, there were no strings. I reach out. LATE!

By Naeema Islam Year 8

Jump

I had to jump. My heart obviously beating, the look down didn't help either. I shouted "Jeff." He plummeted to the ground.

By Lavell Rhule Year 8

Snapped

He looked at her with a smile. Her eyes met with his, then she looked away. Suddenly he cord snapped.

By Sadia Bibi Year 8

Gazing

Their eyes gazed into each other, until he looked away, realising what he'd just done.

By Sarah Waite Year 8

Darting

I was darting down. Trying to catch up with her. I felt the strings on my parachute about to split. I had to grab onto something. It was too late.

By Shakil Ahmed Year 8

Gliding

We were gliding down, the wind gushed. My strings attached to me got tangled and you were gone.

By Zaynah Begum Year 8

Screams

The girls jumped. Screams flew out of their mouths. The rip grew. A screech. The girls no longer smiled. Neck snapped; tangled body...death!

By Kenda Davis Waite Year 8

Amazing

There are 5 of us, trying out something amazing. Two of them disappeared. I have a camera, but no footage.

By Cyrus Bennett Williams Year 8

Flying

Birds are flying, the breeze on my face, this is what paradise feels like? A bird had torn it; what shall I do?

By Cyrus Bennett Williams Year 8

Bumper cars

The wind changed, they both collapsed, crashing as if they were bumper cars, they are falling, tangled up in string, altitude of 500m; land. Die?

By Cyrus Bennett Williams Year 8

Smile

As you flew on by the wind blew through your hair, first glance, that smile. You were lost forever. Gone.

By Faizah Nasar Year 8

Relief

He walked up the stairs and opened the door. The lights were off, he turned them on and there was a head on the chair..."what a relief!"

By Towhid Alom Year 8

Gliding

We were gliding through the air we pulled our parachutes. Suddenly a plane had come out of the clouds. The wind changed and pushed us towards the plane.

By Sadiq Khan Year 8

No string

We jumped out of the helicopter, I could feel the air brush through my face. "Where's your string?" My face hit the floor.

By Mahfoozur Rahman Year 8

Danger

Here it was around us; a deadly sight. Dangerous sounds deafen our ears. Slow fresh breeze stood still in the terror.

By Sabine Ngono Atangam Year 8

Confused

I didn't know where to go. I was confused; I was scared. Help me.

By Elisheba John Year 8

Life

Life. Death. A choice you cannot make.

By Elisheba John Year 8

Plunge

I watched her plunge unexpectedly to the ground. A smile plastered on my face. Movement beneath me. Was it suicide?

By Kimberley Newsome Year 8

Scream

I ran, I jumped. I prayed. I screamed.

By Kimberley Newsome and Elisheba John Year 8

Bang

We fell; the wind blew in our faces. Would I live? I didn't know! We hit the floor with a loud bang.

By Hanan Hassan Ali Year 8

Ended

I opened the door, looked down, took a step and fell; there was a crack. Then it ended forever.

By Farhana Ali Year 8

Jump

The man jumped out of the plane. He put on his parachute and down he went. "Splash!" Said the water.

By Musa Dahir Year 8

Blame

He was only a child, why did he follow his Daddy. Unprepared to jump off. I blame him!

By Sarah Mullgrave Year 8

Gone

Death; 5m away from death itself. The feeling of floating numbs the fear, we land. Alive. We're lost. Gone.

By Nia Clarke Year 8

Sky Diver

Somehow I fell. My parachute ripping. I could see my friend; next minute gone. I was a sky diver with no equipment. All colour fading away.

By Sayeed Anwar Year 8

Train or Plane?

One day, I decided to go to Spain,
There was a plane or a train,
So I decided to go by plane,
My sister says to use my brain,
Because it will cause me pain.
So I tried again and again,
Eventually she gives in vain,
But the next day it rains,
The airplane has a pain,
Oh, why did I ever chose to go by plane
Instead of a train!

By Amina Qayyum Year 7

The Wild War

The wild war
The helpless people
The rough whistle
The loud shell-shock
The rotten bodies
The tears dripping
The warm blood
The muddy trench-foot
The depressed people
The brave men
The thundering guns
The guilty men
The cold bodies
The deadly screams
The fearless men
The deadly fight
The worrying wives
The emotional day
The children shouting
The new life.

By Anishah Fahreen 80

The War

The exciting journey
The dark uniform
The painful trenches
The poisonous mustard gas
The shouting general
The brave soldiers
The noisy guns
The battle noises
The bombing deaths
The fearful war
The scattering soldiers
The smell of blood
The strong friendship
The partners death
The depressed feeling
The anger appears
The soldiers shouting
The bombs exploding
The friendships gone
The guilty feeling
The trench foot
The land deserted
The trick appears
The months gone
The misinformed appear
The crying tears
The anger again
The war begins
The deserted place
The war ends
The rotten bodies
The horrible flashes

By Nahema year 8

The Amazing War

The muddy trenches
The frightened screams
The enemy shouting
The petrified men
The misty mustard-gas
The contagious flu
The soggy mud
The determined troops
The dead men
The crying nurses.

By Abdinasir Abdi Year 8

War

The stupid general
The shouting people
The dirty trench
The firing gun
The warm blood
The rotten body
The loud bomb
The blind people
The brave men
The petrified general
The rotten gas
The brave knights
The shook men
The lost friend
The petrified kids
The angry general
The easy death
The crying women
The helpless men
The nasty german
The loud noise

By Feysal Year 8

WW1

The bombing noise,
The scattered bodies,
The terrible trenches,
The helpless soldiers,
The bloody war,
The brave countries ,
The betrayed countries,
The happiness dying.

By Kerryann Youlden Year 8

WW1

The angry generals
The shook men
The horrible trenches
The betrayal hurt
The lost friends
The bloody guns
The helpless woman
The smell of death
The emotional wife
The brave men
The rotten gas
The petrified kids
The guilty poets
The black outs
The nasty Germans
The fearful generals
The epic war
The loud bombings
The shell shock.

By Antoine Samuels Year 8

The Big Game

The convincing mother
The persuasive posters
The tricked boy
The marching soldiers
The armed forces
The fearful battle
The dirty trenches
The smelly toilets
The horrible generals.

By Ibraheim Year 8

The Lifeless Soul

The exciting journey
The helpless night
The crying phone
The scattered engine
The rough sleep
The blaring silence
The sleepy engine
The guns clicking
The shells approaching
The echoing gunshot
The bleeding heart
The deserting bravery
The gulping intoxication
The depressed bravery
The deep coughing
The head shot
The guilty general
The helpless death
The shell-shocked soldiers
The relieved germans
The rotten body
The un-lifeless war

Sabir Ahmed 8o

The Victory

The deserted trench
The burning gas
The petrified men
The shooter hearts
the petrified retreat
He scattered men
The rotten bodies
The blood lies
The bombing noise
The confused men
The guilty shot
The brave unafraid
The bloody dead
The brave men
The triggered gun
The bombs dropping
The victory noise
The happy team
The laughing tears
The cold breath
The opposite darkness
The screaming joy
The laughters pride .

By Daunte Robin Year 8

The Betrayed Troops

The happy faces
The loud cheers
The comforting wives
The joyful children
The upset faces
The horrific noise
The loud bombs
The scattered bodies
The crying men
The brave faces
The sad cry
The happy general
The hopeless fear
The fake smiles
The horrible mustard gas
The hurt soldiers
The dark night
The loud fight
The slow heart
The silent cry.

By Chanell Copeland

The Faint Hearted

The gathered people
The wild whistle
The charging men
The falling dead
The roaring guns
The scattered bodies
The helpless friends
The dripping tears
The desperate major
The avenging friends
The tense solider
The betrayed dead
The proud kills
The tricked men
The bleeding civilians
The bombed field
The crying family
The worrying wives
The rough trenches
The wet meals
The surprised sleep
The hidden box
The gloomy days
The desperate family
The new life.

By Sahed Wadud 80

The Horrible WW1

The petrified noises
The warm blood
The sad death

The loud bombs
The horrible gas
The cold face

The hard breath
The rotten foot
The helpless people

The unwanted people
The guilty team
The helpless crying

The tricked men
The brave guns
The homesick men

The sad general
The horrible guns firing
The hard beating

The loud screams
The lost friends
The horrible darkness.

By Biflu Miah Year 8

The Woeful First World War

The loud awakening

The angry general

The petrified team

The determined enemy

The contagious mustard-gas

The blinded men

The rapid bullets

The dead regiments

The glowing moon

The insipid food

The slimy mud

The moaning injured

The tired knocked-out

The sounding whistle

The dying men.

By Theo Pitter Year 8

The Wounded War

The scattered men
The depressed noises
The guilty general
The confused crying
The rotten bodies
The brave soldiers
The misinformed humans
The bloody war
The helpless bodies
The desperate men
The fearful bombing
The full trenches
The lonely women
The terrified children
the confused wives
The shocked men
The happiness dying
The debating country
The intoxicating gas

By Cleo Reddington Year 8

The Unknown Ending

The excited soldiers
The shouting women
The loud bombs
The small trenches
The muddy trenches
The trench foot
The dying men
The small hole
The shell-shock experience
The no-mans land
The terrible place
The unknown trickery
The dying friend
The noisy bombs
The missing leg
The mustard gas
The blind men
The brave soldiers
The screaming men
The unknown return
The shooting guns
The bleeding men
The crying men
The dying souls
The long war
The happy mum
The happy women
The happy country

By Sakerie Year 8

The War

The happy march
the teary trenches
The scattering rats
The long stand
The petrified poison
The betrayed family
The brave solider
The sad death
The silent cry
The emotional heart
The rotten food
The lovely pudding
The tricked army
the mean leader
The disgusting diseases
The tiring team
The toxic mustard-gas
The soggy trench-foot
The rotten lice
The jumpy insects
The proud family
The fearful hero
The mean choice
The crowded trench
The frightening bombing
The cold weather
The thundery day
The rainy mud
The floody trench
The ill solider
The poor family

By Thasniya Parvin 8n

The Tricked Soldiers

The excited laughs
The puzzled mind
The betrayed men
The painful trench-foot
The horrific bombs
The crackling neck
The rotten smell
The hard work
The brave men
The mustard gas
The burning neck
The guilty men
The loud bombs
The stinking toilets
The blooded bodies
The loud shot
The dripping blood
The shouting soldiers
The lost mind
The guilty soldiers
The wanted men
The angry soldiers
The puzzled mind
The cold knee
The droopy eyes
The fast breathing
The blinking eyes
The stopping blood.

By Adrees Chohan 8N

The Shocking War

The exciting trip.
The happy journey.
The shocking start.
The annoying noise.
The dirty trenches.
The scattered people.
The screaming whistle.
The signal go.
The brave soldiers.
The sticky mud.
The loud guns.
The stinging mustard-gas.
The helpful mask.
The helpless people.
The warm blood.
The crying family.
The tears falling.
The dreadful death.
The guilty shot.
The shocking death.
The helpless heart.
The shaking body.
The lost soul.

By Seonaid Rowley Lawrence 8n

Trapped

My names Kate and I have felt trapped ever since my 16^th birthday.

Monday morning was the same every week.  The beginning of the week where I argued with my mum and slammed the door and left the house but today was completely different.

Mum was out so I had the house to myself.  I missed mum today. It has been hard for me and mum ever since my dad died. He died a tragic death. Ever since then my mum has blamed me for all our problems. Even financial problems.

I left the house for college and I linked up with my best mate Sarah.

“Heeeeey”! Sarah shouted from the other side of the road, she ran up and grabbed me in to a tight hug. I missed Sarah’s hugs over the holidays. She was the best friend anyone could possibly want “Hey, you trying to strangle me,” I asked smiling. I was so happy to see her. Sarah sang happy birthday to me just like every year and she took out a small box. She handed me the box, I opened it. There was a necklace with my name on.

We both talked and walked over to the college gates and out of know where Sarah asked “how is everything with your mum”? I didn’t know what to say so I just carried on waking in silence.

“Happy birthday kitty cat”, I turned around to find Luke standing behind me. Luke was my other best friend. I liked him from the first day I met him but Luke understood that our friendship couldn’t be anything more, not with the problems I had at home, still he was a good friend. The 3 of us walked to class together. At 3pm I received a text.

                 Hey honey, happy birthday come home at7pm 

      I have a surprise. Love Mumx

I shut my phone and rolled my eyes thinking oh she actually remembered.  I finished my work and decided to walk home even though mum wanted me home at 7pm.

I arrived at the door and bounded up the stairs. I could hear giggling. I opened Mums door and…

I ran out of the house as fast as I could. How could she? She replaced my dad for Uncle Daniel. My dad’s brother! I couldn’t think about it. It was disgusting! I ran to the lake were dad always took me. I missed dad. I wiped my tears and I took out the knife I had in my boot. It quivered in my hand as decisions over whelmed me. I raised it to my neck and felt a warm trickle…

It was dark. I couldn’t see anything. I couldn’t move. I felt trapped. I could hear voices ‘Is she okay doctor’? A breathless voice whispered. It was Moms voice. I could hear other voices too. Luke. Sarah, the people who loved me most. I tried to move my body as the light drained away.

My brain buzzed, was this the end….

 

By Isma Bibi Year 8

 

Scout

One night a young girl, Aisha Khan is left alone for a night, in her country house while her parents drove out to town for a party. This was fine with Aisha, especially since she had her faithful dog, scout, to protect her through the night. She made herself something to eat and sat down at the kitchen table. Turning on the radio to her favourite station, she was surprised to hear the news declaring that a murderer was on the loose! It advised people to secure all windows and doors as a safety precaution. With her dog by her side the young girl looked spat the front and back door. She went window to window looking out each of them. She had told herself that she would be fine with her trusty dog and that her parents would be home shortly. Then Aisha decided to go to bed at 11 o'clock. She climbed the stairs to her bedroom and slid under the big warm blanket on her bed. Before closing her eyes she let the dog lick her hand. She did this every time to make her comfortable. A short while later she awoke to the sound of a scratching noise at her bedroom window. She eyed the window and reminded herself that the whole house was locked and she was safe. She stuck her hand under the bed and felt her dogs tongue gloss over the palm of her hand,
She sighed and went back to sleep. An hour later she sat up in bed...she had heard footsteps in the hallway and crept out of bed to see if it was probably her parents returning. Seeing nothing she returned to bed. As she was about to stick her hand under the bed, she heard a drip drip, followed by footsteps. She walked downstairs into the kitchen and secured the taps. That surely wasn't the cause of the drip. She crept upstairs and climbed into bed. "This is silly" she told herself, "I'm probably just imagining things." She stuck her hand under the bed and felt the dog lick her hand. An hour later she awoke again. A little mad at this point, she jumped out of bed. The dripping wasn't coming from the kitchen so it must be from the bedroom. She crept along the side of the hallway and walked into the bathroom. She groped along the side of the wall wither hand, looking for a light switch. She flicked the light on and gasped. There was scout with a pool a blood on the bathroom floor! If that was scout, what had been licking her hand all night?...

By Aisha Khan Year 7

Goshawks

Dear diary,

I am writing this diary to tell you about my adventure. Well this is how my adventure began first I bought two pet goshawks which were the amount of 2600 pounds in total alone with a hunting dog. As well as that, goshawks eat pigeons, birds and other pets! This is a rare bird of prey and if you own one your eyes will be opened wider than before!
Remember, not every single person can afford a pet goshawk because they need to pay their bills and other expensive things.
You will need to get food which may cost 40-50 pounds a week and did you know when thy fly they can go at speeds of up to 240kmph! Did you know when the female or male go out to hunt, one of them must stay behind just in case another bird of prey comes and eats or kills the baby goshawks.
Goshawks can be rare at times to different hawks and eagles. If you touch them they will attack and could kill you!
I am writing to inform you how to look after goshawks. The main thing about a goshawk is that it is a bird of prey and it kills many things such as pigeons, rabbits, pheasants and other animals which is why you don't need to buy food for a goshawk!
Furthermore, when you buy a goshawk and keep it in a shed for 6 months and feed it it changes colour three times. The colours are brown, black and white. Then it turns multicoloured. As well as this the goshawk loves meat and when they are hungry they will start to make noises that mean they are hungry and when they are hungry they are more likely to attack!

By Qadeer Hussain year 7

Will Happiness Prevail?

A lady called Elaine was an orphan, her mother and father died when Elaine was 2. They died in an accident when they were heading home from their dinner. At 23, Elaine got married and at 26 Elaine gave birth to a girl. After Elaine gave birth she named her daughter after her mother, Natalie.

Natalie was 36 and her mother was murdered and her father died 3 years later.  One day Natalie was looking for a folder which she had misplaced, as she was searching like a lunatic, she came across a   picture. The picture was of her dead daughter.

Natalie had a flash back of how her daughter died. At the age 17 Natalie had a girl, and she named her Avery, the nurse took the baby to do some tests, 2 hours later they told Natalie that her baby died. After hearing this, Natalie was distraught, she would lock herself in her room and would listen to music all day and would not come out of her room, even when her parents would constantly lecture her about how to deal with her grief. As the days went by, she slowly got a grip and went back to study.

One afternoon, someone knocked on the door, and when Natalie opened the door, there was a girl.

“Hi, may I help”, stammered Natalie.

“Mum, it’s me, you’re daughter”, cried the girl.

“What, what are you talking about? My daughter’s dead she died the moment she was born, don’t talk nonsense, and go”, shouted Natalie.

“I know that is what the nurse said to you but when you left the hospital in the morning on that same afternoon I gained conscious, however they kept me in the hospital for a week to make sure that I was fine and that they would inform you to take me home, but they said you moved houses- and put me into care”, cried the girl.

“I don’t believe you… but, come in”, whispered Natalie.

“No, how can you still believe that I’m not you’re daughter, if I wasn’t you’re daughter would I come to you. Forget it, I knew I should not have come here after looking for you for years, forget it ok”, she cried. The girl ran away and then a lady came in front of Natalie and said “whatever that girl is saying is the truth, here is her birth certificate, see her name is Avery just like you named her”.

Then Natalie knew what the girl said was true, and then she hurried after her and saw her getting on a train going to another city. Then Natalie heard two men saying that the train had a bomb and it is going to explode in 10 secs.

“Oh gosh, the train has a... AVERY GET OFF!! THE TRAIN HAS A BOMB”!!

BANG!!

 “AVERY”!!!

The train had exploded and everyone had died; Natalie never got to say sorry to her long lost daughter, Avery. She never heard the word- ‘MUM’!!

By Habiba Begum Year 7

Abandoned child

My parents abandoned me when I was 9 and I was sent to the orphanage; what a terrible place. At midnight, you could hear other children crying and throwing a tantrum about why they were here. Some children would want someone to adopt them, but I don't.

The next morning, I woke up late and thought about my life and what would happen to me.
"Evie, Evie! Wake up child it is time for breakfast!"
That's me, Evie Brown, and that was Samantha Pucket, the nurse that looks after me. She took out my clothes and laid them on my bed, as she left the room, I got up and looked at myself in the mirror and then I touched my long brown hair and looked at my hazel coloured eyes while I got dressed.
As I walked down to the hall, I saw my friend, Hilda May, I was fond of Hilda, she was always nice to me unlike the other children.
We greeted each other and went to the hall, we found seats and sat down. I looked at my plate and sighed, it was last weeks shepherds pie.
With the sight of this, I skipped breakfast and went to see Gladis Harmondale, she was the lady who filed the reports and saw who was going to be adopted. She gave me a friendly smile and waved, I asked her if anyone was going to get adopted. To my surprise, it was Julian Hessenheffer, the boy who would call me names and make faces at me. Who in the world would want to adopt him?
After, I went to the gardens and thought to myself if I would get adopted, but no, I didn't want to, not after when my parents thought I was a disgrace to the family and that was the reason I ended up here. Whenever I think about this I feel neglected and that I don't belong anywhere and also that I will end up alone with no one to look after me.
Later, I heard a nice family talking about adopting, a minute later they saw me and asked if I was adopted and I replied no. They smiled and walked into the orphanage.
It was a long day and I went back inside and had a glass of milk, after that I went to bed and said my prayers.
The next morning, I was told to see Gladis and wasn't told why. When I walked inside I saw that family smiling and I realised I was going to be adopted!
I was kind of shocked and ran to my room. I knew that I needed a fresh start and this was my chance. I said my goodbyes and left with the family.

I guess everyone needs a fresh start...

By Maria Hussain Year 8

The doggy adventure

Choco the chocolate Labrador gazed dreamfully across the grassy field, watching the prettiest dog he had seen. "Wow, she's a beauty!" Choco exclaimed. She was a black Labrador and he had just met her yesterday, during the beautiful sunset. Unfortunately Choco had never had the courage to ask her; her name... Eventually he puffed out his chest and went to talk to her.
"Hello, my name's Choco, what's yours?" Choco asked curiously.
"Oh hello, my name is Belle, erm... Do you want to be my friend?" The girl dog asked shyly.
Quickly Choco blurted out, "of course!" Then he muttered "I want to be more than a friend." Luckily Belle didn't hear this comment...

***

A few hours later the pair had realised that they had a lot in common. Later that day, when they were getting ready for bed, in the soft moss, they had a significant chat. "I think we should see how the two weeks go and start searching for a home!" Began Belle with a serious look on her face. "I agree and maybe we could settle down together?" Choco suggested confidently. "Maybe..." Belle answered, quite unsure.

The next morning they washed, cleaned, cooked and they were finally groomed. Choco wore a lovely bow tie and Belle was wearing a stylish bow in her hair.

***

The two weeks flew by and soon they were packed and ready to set off on their journey. They had packed:
- water bottles
- food
- soft moss beds
- brushes
- ties
- blankets
- bows
- ties
- climbing gear
- combs

And many more. "These shall keep us safe on our journey," mentioned Choco as he leaped over a fallen tree trunk. "It sure will," Belle answered.

***

Jumping over a log, Choco dropped to the ground. He struggled to catch his breath, they had been walking for hours. The two days sat down and decided to find shelter. Soon they had found a cave and fire wood. Consequently they made a fire, some food and they set up camp.

After they had eaten they went to bed, not knowing that they were sleeping in a bears cave. So early in the morning when the bear got home the dogs go an unexpected surprise... "Roar!" Growled the bear, both dogs woke up with a start, they spotted the near and ran! They ran and ran until they could run no more. Finally when they stopped they looked behind them to see no bears. Therefore they decided to carry on through the dark wood...

After a few minutes, they could see houses and then they realised they had made it home! So they went to Belle's owners house and scratched on the door. When the door opened there was a little girl, "Belle, there you are!" The girl said happily. "Yes," barked Belle. "Who is that with you?" The girl asked curiously. There was no reply...

***

A year later Belle and Choco had puppies. They were called Scamp, Angel, Cotton and Lucky. They were all very happy together.

By Tatiyana Gordon Year 7

The girl and the kingfisher

For a girl who liked pretty things,
The countryside was the place to be.
Flowers, birds, animals of all natures blings.
With beautiful adventures to do and see.
Diving, fishing, the king of the water,
Doing what a kingfisher ought to.

How beautiful was the kingfisher bird.
How beautiful it would look in my barbie world!
Chase it, catch it, take it home,
Sneak it in where no one knows.
Diving, fishing, the king of the water,
Doing what a kingfisher ought to.

Why is this kingfisher bird so sad?
Tap, tapping at the window,
Making me feel so bad.

All I wanted was a kingfisher of my own,
But all he wants to do is go home.
Diving, fishing, the king of the water,
Doing what a kingfisher ought to.

And now the moral,
Wild never stays,
You'd best take note of this worthy phrase.
Diving, fishing, the king of the water
Doing what a kingfisher ought to.

By Tatiyana Gordon Year 7

Diary

Dear Diary,

"Flabbergasted!" This is how my day began and this is show it started. As I woke up to a sunny, crystal shining morning I heard the door bell ring. "DING DONG!" As I ran downstairs I hurt my knee, "oooow" I said to myself, "it's one of those days!" Furthermore, when opening the letter I had won a competition to Drayton Manor. "Drayton Manor! Why why why do I have to go to Drayton Manor? Wasn't there anyone better than me? Why! Someone explain to me please!"
After that, I thought to myself, "how am I going to go on such scary rides?" I like GForce, Shockwave and other rides but I think I should take the opportunity as it is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Wish me luck! Fingers crossed! I need to go now my mom is calling me!
Ps. I'm scared of heights!

By Qadeer Year 7

Goshawks

I am writing to inform you how to look after Goshawks. The main thing about a Goshawk is that it is a bird of prey and it kills many things such as Pigeons, Rabbits, Pheasants and other things which means that you don't need to buy any food yourself for the Goshawk.
Furthermore, when you buy a Goshawk it will cost you 600 pounds and more. If you buy a male and a female together you will have you spend even more!
This is all because whenever you keep a Goshawk in the shed for 6 months and feed it, it will change colour by itself! The three colours are brown to black then white and then multicoloured!
As well as this the Goshawk loves eating things such as meat and when they are hungry they will start making noises that will mean that they are hungry and when they are hungry they may attack you. Rarely!
This means when you keep it in the shed you should be nice to it and once he has been in the shed for 6 months he would have forgotten everything so you have to stay awake for 3 days and nights to re-train it!
There are many different eagles some can kill wolves, foxes and other big animals.

By Qadeer Year 7

1960s

In the 1960s on a dark night you would have watched the tv in black and white. There was no remote control and the tv was black and white and the only two channels were itv and bbc. All the family would have gathered around and they'd adjust the picture and the sound, they'd settle down for an hour or two and watch batman and robin and doctor who.

By Qadeer Year 7

Colours

Colours
Are colourful
They come to life with shine
They help you be in the dark
All night.

By Aisha Year 7

The fame of a dame

I have become a famous dame,
Because I saved my best friend from the blame.
It's a shame because I already have fame,
For stopping the hilarious flames.
My nickname has changed to 'lame,'
As if the photographers can get my real name.
Where, where, where is the player who made this game?
I can't claim for my aim.
To become day in the hall of fame!

By Amina Qayyum

Dubai

Today I went on a fascinating journey with my family and it was extremely amazing. I had so much fun there were such beautiful houses and the food was so delicious! I can't image a better place then Dubai. I had such an amazing time with my family we were playing lots of games together
Some people in Dubai are so grateful to you as well. There were a lot of parties that our friends from Dubai invited us to and they were fantastic I had such an amazing time with my family and it was great.

By Husnara Year 9

Paris

Today I'm going to Paris. I am really excited, because I have never been there. I have heard that Paris is a wonderful place and people enjoy being there, this is because there is a place called Disney land. Disney land is a very big place where all the different characters from disney channel are. There are also rides and a hotel where people can have fun. I can't wait to reach there I hope I will see all my best characters.

By Alisha Year 9

Space

A journey that I would like to go on is to space because not many people had experienced the feeling of getting out of the atmosphere and observe the earth. Then maybe I would to go to different planets to explore the beauty of Gods creation. I would like to be responsible for a new amazing discovery of a living creature that might have never seen by humans before and I'd be famous for it! Or maybe I'd live in space with freaky creatures and also tell other human beings that life can be made in different ways and that no gravity makes you fly!

By Hassan Year 9

Africa

I went to Africa on my trip, there were a lot of animals like lions! I also saw other animals it was very hot. In the night I saw a lion and it started to chase me! I was running then it chased after me! I was hiding and ran, the lion saw me! I called the others and they made it run away . The next morning I went fishing and I caught lots of fish.

By Omar Year 9

Disneyland

In my trip we went to Disney land to meet all my Disney land friends. After that we had a party with all of them! This was the best day ever because I got a whole day out for free as I had tickets to stay! I was allowed to invite who ever i wanted and do any thing I wanted for a whole day!

I also was with my little sister for her birthday she loved it!

By Hayley Year 9

Man Utd

I am going on a trip to Man Utd stadium to see a football game. It is Man Utd vs Man City. I put my football kit on and go into my mom and ask "can we go to the Man U stadium they kick off at 8.00pm?"

The Man Utd team came out to play football at 8.00pm. "We have 45 minutes until half time" my Mom said, "so do you want any food?"

By Jack Babington

My journey

After the school holidays I couldn't wait to go New York. I was really excited, when I came home I ate my dinner and went to bed for an early night! The next morning I woke up it was snowing! I was shocked because it was the month of February and it only snowed two months ago! We went in a taxi to the airport with my family and friends, when we got there the flight was cancelled so we had to wait for four hours! In that time me and my friend went around the airport! He said, "Salim look at that fast plane!" He couldn't wait to get onto the plane. When we got into the plane I sat by the window, it was cool. When the plane took off I felt hungry then the lady gave me food! A while later I heard something by the engine...

There was hot burning fire on the engine! I was scared so I told my dad! The plane start spinning and my seat belt wasn't on! The plane was flying down! We crashed into the water, I was laughing because I was a few centimetres away from America so I ran to my suit case and got my swimming clothes on and swam in the sea.

By Salim Year 9

My trip

I really like to go to France because it looks nice there and I want to see the Eiffel Tower!
I want to go with my friends and we would go in a private jet and a limo and our hotel would be royal!
We would eat cake and ice cream and chicken and chips every day!

By Megan Miles Year 9

Creepy house

Once upon of time in a creepy crooked house live a wife and a husband and two kids. One night they just vanished, it was all over the news! Two weeks a group of kids from America flew over to Russia to investigate the story.

They took the 7hour trip by plane and there was a creepy man about 6ft4 sitting behind them breathing Down there necks. When the flight came to an end the group of investigators took there luggage and waited for a taxi. Little did they know, the man that was behind them on the plane was the taxi driver!

They was en route to the creepy crooked house, when they arrived at the house the creepy man let them out. When they got into the house they realised the man in the taxi was still outside but there was a bright glow of blue light coming out the window! The bravest of the explorers went outside to look, he went up to the car and no one was in there so he opened the car door to prove to his friends nothing was in the there... in the blink of an eye he got dragged in by a skeleton hand, his friends ran outside but when they got out there was no sign of a taxi.

So now they've got to into the house and started searching for clues one by one they kept disappearing! When there was one left he found out the house used to have a butler so he was setting traps in the house to capture the man, but before he set the traps the last one dissapeared.

To be continued......

By Omari Wright-Palmer Year 9

Dogs!

You need 2 cups of braveness

5 cups of kindness also

10 glasses of strength and

6 bottles of confidence

 

By Onajite Year 7

Recipe for the seasons

4 drops of April rain

2 bowls full of  July warmness

1 cup of winter snow

3 glasses of  fresh green grasses

4 tablespoons of new flowers

By Kebron and Majida Year 7

Summer

3 cups of sun

1 cups of sand

2 spoons of  ice cream

3 bowls of  family photo

4 glass of cool drinks

2 sprinkles of jacuzzi

5 drops joyfulness

By Sahil and Hamda Year 7

Dreams

1 bowl of sleep

 2 sprinkles of adventure

3 cups of voices

3 cups of imagination

4 glass of happiness

2  tables of craziness

3 spoons of romance

5 drops of music

By Sahil and Hamda Year 7