Cabot Year Six

The wind howled in the air. The rooftops were painted white in glistening snow. The smell of burning wood could be smelt from a distance. The young girl, Alma, skipped through the pale white snow. Wrapped up warm, her bright green eyes glistened. All of a sudden, Alma wrote her name on the chalkboard. As quick as a flash, a doll popped up. She was mesmerized. Alma thought to herself, “What has happened?” “How did it happen?”Heart thumping, the thing moved. Seconds later she was looking for the thing. Should I go and investigate?

The door creaked open as Alma walked in. As she walked in, she spotted thousands of dolls lying on the shelves.  Heart pounding, she stared around. Inside the shop, she couldn’t see anything. It was almost pitch black. All she could smell was the dust coming from the old toys. When she took a few steps forward,a tricycle creaked. She picked it up then threw it away. It tried to get out but it flopped. By the black door, the toy lay there. Slowly, she strolled to the look a like clone. She closed her eyes, should she take it?

She turned around and the doll was gone. “Where did the doll go?” she said in amazement.  Once she saw the doll on the shelf, she jumped and hung on the on the shelves. She dangled up in mid-air trying to get the doll.  Once she touched the doll, she zoomed into the doll’s mind. She was a doll!

From where she stood, she could hear silence. Nothing made a peep. All there was a doll whose eyes were making a creaking sound. Her body had stiff bones. Nothing could move. Not even her hand could move.

Confused about what was happening, she heard a squeaking noise. Out of the blue, a doll appeared in the shop window, exactly the same place where Alma had first spotted her look  alike. The doll had a real dress and red hair. Would the red-haired girl in the street turn into a doll?

Snow painted the rooftops white. A young girl-Alma-skipped passed all the icy shops. Alma turned around and all of a sudden there was a doll in one of the of the shops wearing exactly the same cloths as Alma. Taking a few steps towards the shops, the doll disappeared. Alma skipped along without a care; she tried opening the door leaver. The door was locked. Alma stalked away as the shop door opened.  She realised something unusual about the shop. It was shaped as a bear with its sharp teeth and its big eyes. The smell of burning lingered in the shop. Questions popped up in Alma’s curious mind. Should I go in? Who opened the door? Is this place haunted? She started to wonder…

Suddenly, the antique door opened with a creek. Without a second thought Alma crept in the shop. Heart thumping Alma glanced around the shop. The identical doll to Alma appeared again. There were hundreds of dolls. From somewhere below there was a tiny doll man on a miniature doll tricycle. The smell of the old dusty shop lingered. As quick as a flash, the doll on the tricycle whizzed around as if it was telling Alma something. “What are you doing down there?” Alma whispered, trying not to be heard. Moments later, the doll on the tricycle hit the old wooden door. It looked like he was trying to escape. “Was he warning me?” the question popped in Alma’s head. ‘Is something going to happen to me? Was he warning me?’ Alma wondered.

Walking as quickly as a flash, Alma saw the identical doll and leaped closer. There were millions of dolls moving their eyes as if it was a sigh for help. ‘Where did they all come from and how do they move their eyes.’ She thought to herself. The identical doll to me was up high moving its eyes side to side. After several of minutes had passed by, she thought of getting the identical doll to me. So Alma jumped onto a box and went on my tip toes and touched the doll… In utter amazement, Alma transformed into a doll. Question popped into her head. ‘How did I turn into a doll? Will I ever be human?’

In a blink of an eye, Alma could see a new looking doll. She had blond hair, blue eyes and a brown dress. Without hesitating Alma looked around the doll’s shop. “Am I a doll?” Alma said realising she could only move her eyes. Alma took a glance outside and saw a familiar face. Heart thumping Alma gazed at the blonde figure. Seconds later, the blue eyed girl reached for the door leaver. To her utter amazement the door opened… Questions popped into Alma’s mind. Was she going to turn into a doll?

The blonde girl appeared at the door, looking at her identical doll. Taking a few steps forward, the blue eyed girl touched her doll. It was too late.

She was one of us now. Is this cycle going to go on forever?

Should mobile phones be banned from school?

Ever since mobile phones have existed, children have been taking mobile phones to school and falling behind in education. In this text you will find out more why mobile phones to school.

It is a well know fact, many children spend many hours texting or playing games. This is the time that is wasted in their learning. This is because playing outside can give you vitamin- D, Additionally in the time that is wasted they could be doing the homework or having freshair.Also they could cheat on calculation question in class.

On the other hand, I think children should take mobile phones to school because they could contact there. The reason for this is because it can help for their education. If they do their learning on their mobile phones they might pass their test or exams. Additionally if mobile phones get banded your child might not succeed

In conclusion, there are arguments for and against weather mobile phone should or should not be banded because your child can succeed in their exams or test.

By salma

Ever since football has been a popular sport, footballers are getting paid even more than the prime minister. In this text will discuss if footballers are paid too much.

It is well-known fact that footballers just get paid for kicking a ball and that money could charity or hospitals. Futhermore, they are sponsored by companies like Nike, Adidas, puma and Sondico which pay them to where their branded clothing.

On the other hand, they are not paid too much because they are really hard-working and they should be rewarded. They also push their bodies to the limit and have brutal injuries. Also footballers give some money to charity so that proves they don’t keep it all.

In conclusion, having considered both sides, I strongly believe that footballers are not paid too much because they have to push their bodies to the extreme limit.

Should Homework be banned?

Ever since teachers have given homework to pupils, there has been much discussion about whether or not children should get homework. This raging controversy is vitally important because head teachers are stating that children should now do 2 hours of homework a day.

Many people believe that homework is good because it helps children achieve high marks, which means pupils can get a well-paid job in life. Additionally, if children forget some ears in learning the can revise in their homework, this means they are more likely  to pass their Sats.If you are bored at home there is no danger in doing extra homework. Many parents complained that children spend too much time on violent video games, whereas they can spend that time doing homework.

On the other hand, parents believe children should not get homework; instead they should be outside playing and getting vitamin D on their skin. Additionally, they should spend 1 hour outside exercising, this is important because of childhood obesity .Furthermore, children can help their mum in cooking and cleaning-useful skills for later on in life. It is a popular opinion that children should enjoy their life and play, if children do not play and enjoy their life, it could lead to stress, which is bad for children because they can fall back in learning and this could reduce life chances.

In conclusion, having weighed up both sides of the argument, I strongly believe that homework should be banned because in other countries such as China Japan, they have banned homework and their  students have achieved higher marks than students in the UK

Researchers tell us 9/10 of primary students now have a mobile phone. It’s a vital importance knowing that your child is even taking their phone to school. In this text, you’ll find out reasons for and against why we should/shouldn’t have a mobile phone in primary school.

For:

A reason why it would be vital is that you can keep in contact with a parent or careers so any parent can check on their child or even just to keep an eye knowing that your child is safe. Another reason is instead of wasting money on interactive boards you can message the work to your phone so you can save m0oney and keep in touch of what your doing. As well as this if you’re bored you can get company with your phone by playing games or even listening to music so you’re never bored again.

Against:

On the other hand, children will feel left out if they know that other children have more ‘updated’ phones and this makes children feel left out and unwanted. Especially if they can’t have a phone just because or wealth or simply can’t have one. As well as this texting or even playing in class which can distract children and ruin their education when they grow up. Unable to get a degree this can cause struggle for kids in future life. Another problem is that having a decent phone can cause jealousy and other problems which could ruin someone’s childhood.

In conclusion I personally believe having a phone in primary school would be vital for parents and kids. So please contact your local MP explaining to them why it’s a good idea.

Do Aliens Exist?

Ever since a video of an alien sighting had been posted on the internet, it has been a contentious subject on the media whether aliens exist or not. It is of vital importance to know if aliens exist because scientists can find out if humans can live on other planets. I have no idea if aliens exist but if they do. It would be amazing. I bet this text will make up my mind. Read on to find out more.

It is believed by many that aliens exist because of footage posted on the internet. The vast majority of people say that the footage has not been edited and it is pure proof that aliens exist. On the other hand, a small amount of people argue that the alien are a hoax and people are just trying to get attention and fame.

It is a believed theory that if aliens do exist, they would have already made contact with Earth and the creatures living on it. In contrast that, experts say that aliens would not have made contact with humans; it would take them millions of years to come. I personally think that aliens would have come to Earth because a million years have passed since humans came to life.

As well as that, people state that our galaxy is so big that there could be life on other planets. Conversely, oppositions disagree. Scientists believe that other planets don’t have the right climate for any intelligent life forms. Some people think aliens can live on Mars-including me.

In conclusion to this text, I have made up my mind: I believe that aliens do exist because I think Mars could have aliens living on it! That is just my opinion. Maybe flies are just high-tech cameras sent by aliens. Nobody knows. What is your opinion? Do you believe that aliens exist?

Ever since senior schools introduced phones in lesson time, there has been a raging controversy to whether phones should be allowed in senior school. It is of vital importance that we decide as this will affect the education of thousands. If you don’t consider both sides of the argument you could make the wrong decision. Read on to find out both sides of the argument.

It is a well-known fact that if an innocent senior school child is carrying a phone  gives them a higher risk of getting mugged and attacked as someone may want their phone. On the other, if a senior school child is attacked they could contact their guardian or parent: leading to the offender getting arrested.

Additionally phones could help students cheat in tests. But, phones could help students research which is vital to succeeding: this could help children in their homework.

As well as this, phones could distract children in learning time. Alternatively, 10,000 students told us that phones helped them significantly and without them they would fall behind in learning.

Head teachers around the country tell us that in senior school 82% of bullying is caused by the kind of phone you have for example: the Nokia Brick, Blackberry Pearl and many others. On the other hand, we are told by child line that if you are getting bullied and you have a phone you could report it.

In conclusion, I’ve read both sides of the argument and I have decided on phones still being allowed in senior school. There are advantages for and against phones in senior school. They make life easier for pupils all together.

By Mackenzie,

Year 6

Should children become MPs?

Recently, this question has been debated in The Houses of Parliament. The question is ‘should children become MPs?’ it is a vital importance, that this should be decided. In this text, I will balance out both arguments and you take your side.

It is a well-known fact that children know what children need. Therefore, they can vote to make things fair. It is thought by many, that the pupils can talk about what is needed in schools. This implies that they have a very good understanding of what resources are needed in schools. The effect of this is that they can express what they have to say.

On the other hand, children haven`t got what it takes to become MPs it is stated by scientists that their brains haven’t fully developed yet: at the age of sixteen is when it is fully matured. It is clear that they might not understand the language used.

In conclusion, as I have balanced out both sides I believe kids should not become MPs I get this feeling because children are not ready and they need to stay in school.

Ever since Messi had turned 30, there has been a large discussion whether Messi should retire at Barcelona.  It is of vital importance that he stays fit. If he doesn’t make his decision any time soon, he might be stuck at Barcelona.

It is a well-known fact that Messi’s time might be coming to an end. Firstly, he has been at Barcelona for as long as he could remember. So why Not stay there? Furthermore, if he leaves, he could ruin the world’s best trio (MSN). Additionally, he could win more trophies in his last 2 or 3 years of his footballing career.   In addition, he could have a new tactic with his new manager; the manager is leaving. As well as this, if he leaves he could become less popular.

On the other hand, if he leaves he could help save a team from relegation. It is believed by many that 97.1% of people think that he is too old to play for Barcelona.  In addition, youngsters could be taught by him to become the level that he is at the moment. Finally he hasn’t move to another club since he started his career. So he should leave

In conclusion, there are two well balance arguments. But in my opinion I think that Messi should stay. This is because there is no point of moving for 1 to 3 years. But best of all is that he could create more history in Spanish football. Where would you go if you had the decision?