On Tuesday we used our speaking and listening skills to entertain the local community. We had prepared for this. I drew the picture on the back of the songbook. I also made a card for Kathleen, the elderly lady I was going to talk to.

When we got there we had to put on antiseptic hand wash, so that we wouldn’t give any colds to the old people and they wouldn’t give any to us. After that we went up loads of stairs, and finally sat down in a big room. While we were waiting for the old people to come we watched television. Then when they had all came in, children went and talked to the people. I talked and listened to Kathleen. She was a very nice lady. Kathleen told me that she hated school, because she was always at the bottom of the class. Then we sang the songs with them. I did the actions for Away in a Manger.

When we had finished speaking and listening I had a drink and a cake. Then we went back to school and had a quick break. I am glad that I had the opportunity to entertain the elderly. Overall it was a good visit and Kathleen was very nice and seemed to enjoy us entertaining her.

Rachel. Year 5