As viewed and written by South Lee pupils
The Talent Show
Every two years, at the end of term, the South Lee pupils take part in a talent show.
Even if they are watching or entertaining with their talent, the talent show is
very enjoyable and funny! In the talent show you get everything from singing or
piano to Irish dancing and comedy sketches! Alex Mac says: “The funniest event
ever to occur at South Lee!”
Molly Curtis
South Lee Verse Speaking
Every year, South Lee holds a Verse Speaking competition. Every pupil has to find a convenient poem and learn this by memory. However, some pupils make their own poems up.
The poem is learnt and ready to be put to auditions, which our headmaster judges. About a quarter of the class is put through to the finals, which is usually within the next week.
At the finals the competition is hard, every pupil puts a lot of effort into this but unfortunately not everyone can be a winner. We have a professional judge who summarises each poem and chooses a winner. Years Four to Eight take part in this, showing natural talent. Verse speaking is a fun event for everybody.
Ballad of the Fine Lady
Antonia RidleyOh, sweet lady riding through the valley,
How does thee shine so bright,
Floating through time and grace,
To meet me, ah! - This day...so bright.
Thyne's hair the colour of a bright autumn day,
Such sweet flowers embrace thy locks,
A mouth painted red, delicately small,
Riding over the slate rocks.
Thyne face like porcelain,
White as a feather,
Eyes like glass,
Coloured like heather.
Paces away, thyne face content,
Thee is so near to me,
Falling with grace, slipping of thy carriage,
The leaves cover us as we meet, so free.
I am speechless,
Thyne beauty astounding,
My shining armour reflecting thy sweet elegance,
As we embrace, through air we are flying.
As if with joy,
We are born together,
Thy skin so soft,
As comforting as leather.
Thy face contorts,
With a putrid rage,
The potion thee drunk,
Will add to thy age.
A mad man's trick,
Played by a knight,
In his armour,
That shineth so bright.
A foolish fine lady,
Respected by all,
Was never to0 careful,
Ay - this led to her fall.