Book W eek: Stormont’s Colourful Day

In March, all classes used the same text “The Day the Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt to inspire their English lessons. Pupils came to school dressed as an object inspired by a colour from the crayons box and amazed teachers with their creativity.

The day began with a reading of the book, with pupils playing each crayon colour. The hall has never been so colourful! Pupils read with great expression and enjoyed starting the day by sharing the story together. Each crayon has a complaint to make to their owner.

Reception - Red

Ameera sharing the story

Colourful assembly

Pupils wrote letters in role as the book’s main character, Duncan. Duncan replied to each crayon with a response to their complaints about feeling under-valued, tired or over-worked.

Girls worked hard to produce a response with a positive message and presented them in the form of a letter, a rap or a poem.

Black Crayons

Pigeon holed, restricted, limited, held back. When I read your letter, my heart began to crack. I want you to be happy, I want you to be free.

But please remember that you’re part of a team. I know you are the out-line, I know it’s not the best, But don’t worry my friend, at least you get a rest!

You make things stand out, you make things 3D, Making others look good is your speciality! But please stop this moaning, please stop this whining.

Jump on the paper and start drawing. Come to the spotlight, I’ll come and let you shine. But whatever happens, you’ll always be mine.

Ava and Maryam – Form 6

Blue Crayon, we’re all good at something. Whether it’s boxing, swimming or jumping!

Try not to boast, how hard can it be?

It makes a big difference as you can see! Encourage the other crayons that they are gifted,

And automatically their hearts will be lifted.

You’re not short and stubby, you’re my favourite colour. Without you, my life would be duller.

Everyone’s talented – you might find it hard to believe,

If you disagree, you might as well leave – Don’t hurt the other crayons’ feelings

Coz that would be the opposite of appealing!

Why don’t you be modest, why don’t you be kind? I hope now that you will change your mind.

From your absolutely amazing owner,

Duncan.

Christabella – Form 5