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Bookslam feedback
Wed 28 Jun 2017We have received the following feedback from the Bookslam judges. You can see why we are so proud of the pupils who made up the team....
P R E S E N T A T I O N
St Patrick's R C Primary, Cardiff
The BFG – Roald Dahl
Thank you for presenting Dragon Gold.
What an entrance! Costumes, which were an integral part of the story, were really brilliant, and gave the presentation so much colour.
The children were confident and playful and were clear in their presentation skills.
Good use of the stage.
Loved the ending, with everyone on stage, and leaving us wanting more.
Diolch yn fawr!
ELERI TWYNOG DAVIES 42/50
D I S C U S S I ON
- Patrick's R C, Cardiff
- Gold, Shoo Rayner
This final group blew my socks off! They were obviously very taken with Roald Dahl’s The BFG. But unlike some other groups, who were only able to discuss the story and main book themes, this quartet were able to dig much deeper, and their passion therefore was more heartfelt.
Amerie in particular was a standout ‘slammer’, but it is fair to say that all four worked extremely well as a group.
What began as a series of platitudes (‘amazing book’, ‘really good’), immediately segued into themes of subtext, criticism, and comparisons with other books, such as Matilda and Thimble Monkey, Superstar.
The group was also able to empathize, not only with Sophie, but also the BFG, and took to heart the message that you can be friends with anyone, big or small, and that anyone could relate to the book.
This group was awarded the highest mark for discussion –
Llongyfarchiadau / Congratulations!
Adjudicator: Lowri Cooke 47/50
SCHOOL
DISCUSSION
(50)
PRESENTATION
(50)
TOTAL
(100)
Llanidloes, Powys
37
36
73
St Patrick's R C
Cardiff
47
42
89
Broad Haven,
Pembrokeshire
34
46
80
Stebonheath,
Carmarthen
45
45
90
Llangunnor,
Carmarthen
46
40
86
Pont Sion Norton,
RCT
42
45
87
Willowbrook,
Cardiff
35
39
74
Golden Grove,
Pembrokeshire
36
45
81
Sully, Vale of
Glamorgan
41
42
83
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Ben Nevis Success!
Tue 20 Jun 2017Congratulations to Mr Young on his successful climb of Ben Nevis....on two occasions! We are very grateful that he wanted to raise money for our school in doing this and thank all those who sponsored him. Over £300 was raised - well done Mr Young!
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National Bookslam Success!
Wed 14 Jun 2017Our group of Year 5 and 6 children took part in the National round of the Bookslam 2017 competition today in Brecon and gained 2nd place!
We are very proud of their achievement and thank Mrs Morse and Mrs Harmsworth for preparing them so well. The whole team worked hard and their success is well deserved.
