Pupils convince Mr Dunmall for a year off school...

This week Year 6 pupils have worked diligently to identify the features of persuasive writing. Furthermore they have analysed a high level WAGOLL (exemplar letter - 'what a good one looks like'); created a features list and then developed their own individual plans. Children have excelled in their ideas, hardly surprising when you hear what they would like Mr Dunmall to do! It is based on our text, Kensuke’s Kingdom. The main character, Michael, wants to leave his school for one year to sail around the world with his parents and faithful dog. As you can imagine, the children have thought of fantastic ideas to persuade their head-teacher. Owen, 6S commented, "These memories will be cherished."

"Learning is a journey, what better journey than a round the world trip?" added Ineesh.

"The children were very enthusiastic and shared their ideas collaboratively. They enjoyed evaluating their speaking and listening using the school’s new IRIS technology," explained Miss Calver, Year 6 teacher.