Our invited adjudicator - Andrew Brown, Head of English at Dauntsey’s - had the tricky task of judging the finalists. As he commented, this was incredibly difficult: all had clearly committed time, effort and - and this is what particularly stood out to him - great thought to their performance, ensuring that their audience was always engaged and thoroughly entertained. However, a final judgement had to be made. All were highly commended for making it to the final four in their category, having been selected from all their peers; our special congratulations went to the winners, who were awarded their book token prizes and Winners Certificates by Mr.Lee in Friday’s Celebration Assembly.

 

Year 4: Winner - Thomas W: The Multi-Million Pound Mascot by Chris Powling

 Ellie-Mai : The Danger Gang by Tom Fletcher

 Zara C-J: Matilda by Roald Dahl

 Oliver V L: Daddy Fell into the Pond by Alfred Noyes

 

Year 5: Winner - Juliet M: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

 Franklin D: The Fireworker’s Daughter by Philip Pullman

 Emma M: Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone by JK Rowling

 Sofia R B :The Rare Spotted Birthday Party by Margaret Mahy

 

Year 6: Winner - Arya S: Working from Home by Phillip Johnson

 Tom B: The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell

 Levi E: November by Ted Hughes

 Emilia S: Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll 

 

Seniors: Winner - Zara M: The Life of Pi by Yann Martell

  Nell G: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

  Alice R: Aquarium by Daniel W. Smythe

  Emily S: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

 

Many thanks to Mr. Brown for his time and wise and generous feedback; the English teachers, parents and family who supported the children throughout the process and the finals; and to the pupils themselves for their endeavour, talent and courage.

 

Paul Spencer, Head of English