WORDSMITHS
Wordsmiths
Meeting on Thursday lunchtimes, the WordSmiths writing group is open to all boys in Years 7-11 interested in developing their creative and journalistic writing. The WordSmiths’ work is published on an online blog. This year, the WordSmiths have travelled to the London School of Economics for a talk on political engagement in writing for young people and have had a masterclass in writing fiction from novelist Catherine Sampson, as well as attending a guided visit of Bell House, in Dulwich Village, which will lead to creative writing responses
What to do? When everyone is alike you. What to say? When celebrities define your day. What to read? When real news is as common as mead. In this world of internet, Things without bias are hard to get. McDonalds is on every corner, Your personality’s funeral has no mourner. The map of the war, Has UK, US and no-one more. Stanley Traynor (Year 8) Cynical Poem
(+£0.50 for relevance), £3.50
All the world’s a post or tweet, Real people are hard to meet. Ev’ryone wants some money, Exploiting bees to get their honey. Calories without consequence, Pull the lever to dispense.
When ev’rything can be bought, What ideological battles should be fought?
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