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Schools were invited to submit poems for two poetry competitions.
We are delighted to share the winning poems and a selection of entries received. Well done to all the schools who submitted poems.
First Poetry Competition
First Poetry Competition
Shackleton by Elise at St Thomas More, Bexleyheath
Trapped inside a cold country,
Lost in a parallel universe,
Shackleton was brave.
Shackleton was saved.
Saved from the hands of fate,
Ernest has many wonderful traits,
Brave and willing,
Strong and persevering.
Survived in the worst place,
His life we are here to embrace,
Shackleton - what a man.
Shackleton - achieved without a plan.
Shackleton - we remember his story,
Shackleton - he faced failure and glory,
Let’s raise a toast; a person faced with much strife.
As we sit together embracing Ernest Shackleton’s life.
LGfL Polar Poetry winner is read out live from Antartica
On the 6th January 2022, Polar Explorer, Antony Jinman read out the winning poem from the LGfL Polar competition. The competition was for LGfL schools to create unique poems inspired by Polar exploration and the adventures of Shackleton and Scott.
Cavalli (aged 9) from Sherwood School, Merton
Shaking in his boots
He stayed inside worrying
And whimpering
Cold as icicles with his
K9 unit sled dogs.
Looking out for any survivors
Ernest knew his adventure would end soon.
Taking a deep breath;
Outside he ventured
Never to be seen again!
Year 2 Class from Lawford Church of England Primary, Essex
S - Sparkling, glistening ice shimmering in Antarctica.
H - Huddled penguins stick together like magnets to keep warm.
A - Antarctic winds howl like fierce wolves.
C - Clear waters shiver and shine like crystals.
K - Killer Whales sing a deafening song under the cold water.
L - Large icebergs make our hearts race and pound at the sight of them.
E - Endurance makes her way through the cracks in the freezing ice.
T - The brave sailors hold on for their lives feeling terrified.
O - Onwards we go, without delay.
N - Now at last, after many months, we are finally here.
Second Poetry Competition
Second Poetry Competition
Year 6 Whitecrest Primary School, Birmingham (Winner - Oscar)
Exploring a Snow Globe!
By Oscar, aged 11
In this barren land you feel alone,
With the icy giants of rock and stone,
Where mists dance through the ice,
We eat our tasty instant rice.
Watch out, don’t get frostbite,
It’s a struggle to sleep at night,
In this snow globe stick together,
It feels like you’ve been walking forever.
Beware of the howling blizzard,
It might come from some sort of wizard
The mountains are covered in powdered sugar,
Although the cute penguins aren’t much of a hugger.
The Icy Antarctic
By Jake, aged 11
The layers of white blanket were cold
Marching through winter’s grip, feeling bold
The mountains danced in the silent snow
Hoping our feet will so we can go
The Antarctic mirror reflecting the light
Frozen air standing still in the night
Sleeping in a tent is freezing
Dreams of hot food is just teasing.
Wonders of the Icy World
By Maryam, aged 11
In a place where time is still, icy giants are covered with snow
How do we survive on an ice floe?
Huge gusts of wind force us to kneel,
Animals have adapted to survive, such as penguins, orcas and seals.
In this barren, frozen place,
Frostbite is one the dangers we have to face,
Wondering how I will face my fears
The wind howled like it possessed my ears.
The water flinched as the boat slid past,
Adventurers hope this is their last,
The clouds float above all,
Their heavy load is ready to fall
As we climb the mountains we rise,
Not afraid of the mountain size,
White blankets fall upon the mountains, cold,
Marching toward the adventure feeling bold.
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