Windhill21 Primary School pupils make poetic waves in performance poetry slam at South Mill Arts
Windhill21 Primary School celebrated its love of performance poetry by hosting a poetry slam at South Mill Arts.
A total of 240 children took to the stage, each class at the Bishop’s Stortford school showcasing a variety of styles and interpretations.
Performances included classics like If by Rudyard Kipling and The Watchers by Joel Coelho, which were enjoyed by all in attendance.
Sarah Wood, head of school and organiser of poetry slams at Windhill and across Bishop’s Stortford, said: “Oracy is one of our school ‘drivers’ and is woven throughout our curriculum.
“Connecting the love of poetry with oracy and giving our pupils the opportunity to perform on stage with lights and music not only develops their confidence but creates a lasting memory for them.”
Special guest was rap poet Kimba, and, as usual, the teachers performed a showcase finale at the event, which was held on Thursday June 27.
All photos supplied by Windhill21 Primary School