On Thursday morning, our Year 8 Prep pupils had the exciting opportunity to participate in a project led by poet, Laura Mucha. As part of an ambitious attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest poetry lesson, Laura live-streamed her interactive class on YouTube to school venues across the globe.  

Joining over 270,000 children worldwide, our pupils contributed to a collaborative poem centred on the theme ‘What Counts’. The event was one of many activities organised to celebrate National Poetry Day, and the excitement was palpable.

Pupils not only participated in the creative process but also connected live with a Guinness World Record adjudicator, who ensured that all aspects of the lesson complied with the strict guidelines required for an official record attempt.

Poetry serves as a powerful medium for expressing emotions and fostering self-reflection. Who knows—perhaps one of our budding poets will write about being a world record-setter one day.