National Poetry Day A Poetry Anthology
On 2nd October, all year groups took part in a school-wide challenge to celebrate National Poetry Day, exploring this year’s theme of play. Throughout the day, pupils were encouraged to think creatively about what play means to them, from games and imagination to friendship, freedom, and joy. Each year group approached the theme in their own unique way, experimenting with language, rhythm, and imagery to bring their ideas to life. It was inspiring to see pupils of all ages fully embrace the challenge, expressing themselves with enthusiasm and creativity, and producing a wonderful collection of thoughtful, humorous, and imaginative poems. In addition to this, pupils enjoyed a Blackout Poetry Challenge in the Library, crafting poems from selected text extracts, and members of the Poetry Club wrote poetic pieces inspired by the autumn season. Please enjoy this selection of poems curated by members of the John Lyon community, each exploring the concept of play. Miss Waller