Spring is here
Winter is clear
The animals awake
From their Winter break

Flowers bloom
Driving away the gloom
Children cheer
For sunshine so dear

The season of love
Beautiful as a dove
Fields of flowers
But there’s still April showers

By Taylor Myers Oisin 2

Christmas is a time of joy
for every little girl and boy
it’s not about the gifts
it’s about how your spirit lifts

Children shrieking with delight
it’s enough to give me a fright!
memories of Christmas love
link together like the months

I remember Christmas Day
For in my bed I lay
On christmas night
Waiting for the sky to turn light

Christmas Day came
Under the tree were games
for me to play and enjoy
just like every girl and boy

These games were great
but something better lay beyond the gate
the roads were filled with snow
Glinting a frosty glow

Outside we ran laughing
until the snowballs came smashing
on to our backs and down our neck
we thought it’s Christmas what the heck!

Taylor Myers Oisin 2

multi-coloured baubles fat with glee!

Joyous, atmosphere, full of energy like the howling wind outside.

The sweet honey aroma of a big fat ham.

Christmas songs humming in the back of my head.

The Late Late Toy Show

That lovely cosy feeling muffled up in hats, scarfs and gloves.

Glistening Christmas lights in town
The Coca Cola ad and the new John Lewis ad.

Being at one with the world and at peace with yourself and the world around you.

Being absoutely stuffed full of declicious turkey , vegetables and sweet pudding.

The last minute scramble and panic to find the perfect gift.

Written by Fionn 2

Christmas Eve
Christmas is filled with love and joy ,
Brought by every little girl and boy.
Christmas lifts everyones’ mood,
But I think everyone enjoys the food!!!!!!!!!

Children are excited,
they can barely sleep,
All they want to do is to have a peep,
to see Santa all dressed in red.
no wonder they don’t want to go to bed !!!!

Little children laugh and sing
while nearby, church bells ring.
what an end to a lovely day,
but it’s not over yet
Santa is on his way !!

Danielle Mitchell Fionn 2

Light of the moon
Life of my soul
Both connected eternally,

Star gazer why look up?
Upon what do you set your sight?
To a gateway of the unknown?

Darkness overwhelming light
Yet light shines through
Illuminating dreams

Entranced by beauty
That’s forever out of reach
Never forgotten.

The stillness of the sky
Everlasting sparkle
Both space and soul
Mysteries.

By Mark Madden 5th Year

my dear fellow
I am in near heaven here,
going through night and day
in total bliss and utmost
enjoyment. I so dearly miss
your company and I wish you were
here to share natures’ delights,
love
W.B Yeats
James Tuohy

Greetings,
I am writing to you to portray the beautiful,magnificent scenery here in Innisfree. God favours this place, as the weather is without fault, and not one raindrop has fallen this week. The green, lush grass is being eaten by the hungry goats and the hills are high above the land, up where the linnets fly and sing.The tranquility of the peaceful land is wonderful.The sun against the waters can only be described as heavenly, and the slow lapping of the waters could put one to sleep.
Love as always,
William

Postcards from Innisfree

Greetings my fellow companion,
I have news that may interest you,
I have gone on a retreat for I am in need of peace,
At night I watch the moon for hours,
Looking at thy lovely tall towers,
In the morning I shall watch the sun rise,
Whilst listening to the rooster and his cries,
I hope that you like what I say,
I shall be back,
But not today.
By Shane Bedford Oisin 1

Greetings my dearest love ,
I have always wondered what
Heaven looks and now my dear I know
For the grass is like a soft sweet cloud,
The ocean is as clear as the twinkling frost
In the moon light
I shall come home with many stories to tell
And many pictures to show.
By Ralph Carty Oisin 1

Greetings my dearest wife,
I miss you greatly but I am much relieved to get away from the raucous murmur of the city. Here I have some peace, please try to understand, this isle is so beautiful by night and by day. Everyday I hear the birds sing and every night I look up to the sky and see billions of stars gazing upon me. I hope you’re fine as well. Love,
Your William.

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part 2 is a 2011 epic fantasy film. It is directed my David Yates and it is the second of two films based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. It is the eighth and final instalment in the Harry Potter film series. The story continues to follow Harry Potter’s quest to find and destroy Lord Voldemort’s Horcruxes. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, alongside Rupert Grint and Emma Watson as Harry’s best friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. At the box office, Part 2 claimed the worldwide opening weekend record, earning $483.2 million, as well as setting opening day and opening weekend records in various countries. The film is currently the third highest grossing film of all time
The final chapter begins as Harry, Ron, and Hermione continue their quest of finding and destroying the Dark Lord’s three remaining Horcruxes, the magical items responsible for his immortality. But as the mystical Deathly Hallows are uncovered, and Voldemort finds out about their mission, the biggest battle begins and life as they know it will never be the same again. I would give this film 5/5. It is a definite must see!
By Samantha Stritch

Review by Zara Murphy
This book was brilliantly written and has won prestigious awards such as the 2003 Whitbread Book of the Year and the 2004 Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best First Book.
The narrator is fifteen year old Christopher John Francis Boone who is investigating the curious murder of his neighbour Mrs Shear’s, black poodle. The dog was killed with a rake and found dead by Christopher in Mrs Shear’s front garden. Christopher is an avid mathematician with Asperger’s syndrome. This makes for a very bizarre, mysterious and hilarious read! This is a Laugh Out Loud book, a gripping read and is best read in one session. Trust me, you will not want to put this down.
Rating: 9/10