Over the last couple of days we’ve been publishing creative work written by children at Sir Robert Geffery’s School in Landrake.

The youngsters aged eight and nine were asked by their teacher Richard Arundell to write poems reflecting their experiences of staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

He said: ‘My class have been really engaged with our online learning over the past few weeks.

‘I asked the children  to create their own ‘Lockdown’ poems to reflect how they are feeling at this incredible moment in their lives. The results were great.’

Have your pupils produced some interesting work at home? We’d like to hear from you – get in touch at [email protected]

Although this time is tough, it will pass in a rush.

We work together as a team, along with friends and family.

Putting others before ourselves, helping the NHS to help someone else.

We don’t go out anymore, instead we talk from door to door.

Using phones to contact friends, makes us happy again.

Singing songs to boost us up, we really need a lot of luck.

Seeing the brighter side of things, being the hero from our dreams.

When the coronavirus has gone away, we will do things in a different way.

Some things are hard to get through, but I believe that when we’re sad, someone will always be there to make us glad. Be hopeful as together we can make a difference and soon, we will be back at school.

SIENNA (9)

I’ve been stuck in these four walls for weeks and weeks,

Observing rules, to keep healthy and safe,

One day morphs into another. Is it Wednesday? Tuesday? Saturday? Or Sunday? Who knows?

But I know my family and the community will be stronger for the experience.

STANLEY (8)

 

The wind in my hair; on the beach with the fresh sea air.

Flower blossom on the trees; swimming with my family.

Being in the sun; stomping in the snow.

Going on adventures to see where we will go

The quietness of the woodlands, with birds singing songs; discovering new places is what I love to do all day long.

LUCY (8) – entitled ‘Things That Make Me Happy’

Lockdown is hard I have to say, but my family are getting closer each and every day.

Me and my mummy made chocolate brownies on the weekend, but it’s sad not making them with a friend.

I am missing my friends and family very much, but at least we are still keeping in touch.

Although some days I’m sad and glum, I always do what must be done.

Things change every single day, and I know that nothing will be the same.

I can’t wait for this to be over. Hopefully I will be lucky and find a four-leaf clover,,

We are so looking forward to enjoying the countryside. I just hope this will be in the sunshine.

I can’t wait to see my family and friends, and finally be back to school again!

MILLIE (9)

ONE day in March the world became nastier; coronavirus began spreading faster.

2020 where have you gone? I hope soon this will be over and done.

My mum has cleaned the house until it is glistening.Finally the people have begun to start listening.

Homeschool I guess is ok, butI hope I can see my friends soon every day.

It’s fun having a tuck shop at home each morning, but lockdown can sometimes be a bit boring.

Thank goodness for technology to keep us in touch; I love Home Learning, House Party and Roblox so much.

Piano lessons, flute lessons and even Brownies by Zoom; I hope I can hug my grandparents really soon.

At least we have a subscription to Disney Plus, so give a HUGE round of applause to the NHS.

FLORENCE

I KNOW we have to stay home, until this virus goes away. It’s been weird.

I dream this ends today. I want to go back to school. It’s been forever without my friends.

CONNOR (9)

 

Life has changed, no more going out; things feel very strange, not much to get excited about.

Everywhere seems quiet, lots of places are closed; no going to school.

Mr A’s spellings are a virtual test. No seeing my friends, does it really matter if I get dressed?

Missing all my family, I wish I could give them a cuddle. I’m lucky I’ve got my sister, funny Facetime calls make me chuckle,

Everyone wants to help, everyone is being kind. Our key workers must soldier on, no bigger heroes you could find,

When will this be over? How long do we have to wait?

I can’t wait to go to the beach, I can’t wait to swim in the sea. But when this lockdown is over, with my family is where you’ll find me!

LIBBY

 

Lockdown has been strange. On the farm things have not changed.

Planting corn, drilling maize; silage will soon fill our days.

Cows to milk, to make the lovely cheese, with calves to feed, my veggie patches to weed.

Days are filled with learning new skills, although things have seemed to stay the same, some things have changed,

I am unable to see my nan; my groceries arrive in a van,

Can’t take my cat to the vets, so I will have more pets! Aunties in the front line; everything will be fine.

JOSEPH