Some of us helped to tell the story by lifting the flaps in the book.
Alison showed us how to make three different types of puppets and props for storytelling before we had chance to make our own. There were lots of different materials to choose from.
When we had finished making our props and puppets we used them to help re-tell the story in the book.
Later in the week we used our props and puppets to tell our own versions of the story. We even filmed each other on the video camera.
Next up, it was time for the Year 6 groups to take turns to perform. First we had 'Toxic Volcano' who had some amazing costumes and great moves to match.
Then it was time for 'The Griffins' who displayed a complex range of moves and kept excellent time throughout.
Then last, but by no means least, it was the turn of 'Junior Diversity' who impressed with their originality and imaginative moves.
The judges left the room to deliberate for a while before returning to announce the results! De-napoli, the artistic director for RJC, said it had been a very tough decision but that that the winner was.....(drum roll please!)....
....The Griffins! Well done to the Griffins and indeed to all of the groups as they all put in superb performances. I'm glad I wasn't a judge as I would have found it almost impossible to pick a winner.
On the day he was due to come, I arrived at school and everyone was in a very good mood. In assembly every time we heard a creak in the hallway or a door straining on its hinge, we all turned around and looked at the big green doors (hoping it was Tom Palmer, it never was). Although we didn’t see him in collective worship, class 4 had a surprise waiting for them upstairs. You may have heard of striking gold before but we didn’t - we struck a goal!
Tom Palmer was up in our classroom talking to Mr. Sturgess when we all came up from the hall. Suddenly the classroom buzzed with excitement (and I could have sworn I felt an electric shock or two!) We followed Tom down to the hall and got straight into our lesson. Tom set up a portable goal and asked Mr. Sturgess to put us in groups. Once in teams we all got a piece of paper and wrote our team name on it. My group was called: The A-Team! Tom was really nice to us and told us that we were doing a quiz. After, he said “Don’t worry you girls the questions won’t all be about football there will be some about books too!”
Soon all the questions were answered and Tom told us that for each question we got correct we would get a penalty at the goal. The winner, the team with the most goals, would receive a trophy: the penalty shoot out reading game trophy!
Everyone took their penalties and it came down to sudden death! My team vs Dominic’s group and Charlie’s Group - all on one goal each. In the end Charlie’s team came out on top, winning a deserved trophy!
Tom worked with each class in the school. Everyone had a super time with Tom but I have to say I think I had the best day. I brought a story that I had written in the holidays. Tom looked at it and said: ‘This is amazing!’ I was so proud that he really did think I had talent. Tom is really cool. I don’t know about other people but he is definitely my favourite author. Go Tom!
You can find out more about Tom and his books at www.tompalmer.co.uk
These points are collected throughout the half term and the pupils must average 4 out of 5 passes per week if they are to achieve a prize. 
Today the final results were announced.....
...and we did it! We achieved the exact amount of points required to get the prize!
Next half term we will hopefully not have such a nail-biting finish as pupils were unsure if they'd won until lunchtime today! These pictures show the prize - a whole afternoon of special 'Golden Time' where the pupils were allowed to bring in toys and electronic devices from home. Well done Class 4 - you really earned this prize through collective good behaviour and organisation. 
First the farmer sows his seeds.
