December 14th 2021
Another diverse collection of poems
It is perhaps fitting to end 2021 - another strange year - with an art-form that can lend itself to the bizarre and humorous.
This term, the lighter side of poetry was shared with the boys at Moulsford when we received a wonderful visit from A.F. Harrold on National Poetry Day. In an assembly and workshops throughout the day that were replete with tangents (I think that may have been the point … I digress), Mr Harrold showed the boys that poetry doesn’t have limitations and that it can be great fun.
One of the beauties of our annual Christmas poetry anthology at Moulsford is the diversity of the collection, and this selection of poems is no different. However, this year, as well as contemplating upon the more serious moments, I would encourage the reader to celebrate the fun, the joy and the excitement felt by our talented young poets, as they prepare to usher in the festive season.
There’s so much to enjoy in this collection. However, as ever, this is just the tip of the iceberg, with every boy from Year 3 to 8 involved in creating their own festive poems.
I do hope you enjoy reading through this anthology, and wish everyone a very merry Christmas! Please click here to see the chosen poems.
Richard Martin, Head of English
Contributors
Year 8 – Mike H, Archie DP, Oliver N
Year 7 – Billy V, Ruben S, Joe B, Harry Q
Year 6 – George M, Zac M, Guy R
Year 5 – Freddie F, Sebby Y, Daniel W
Year 4 – Winston L, Edward Y, Xander MC
Year 3 - Theodore E, Arthur W, Austin T
