Autumn at Ashford Prep

By William R. - Year 6

As I started my autumn trail, I glared around and saw nature’s fingers reaching towards me. I carried on and saw the bush that always reminded me of something from the dinosaur era.

I went up the stony steps with bushes growing up the side; brown, green or yellow were the teardrop-shaped leaves. At the top, before the hill, were sapling soldiers guarding the school – standing up to attention, ready for the commander in the distance to instruct them.

Parallel to the farm in the distance, a Roman-like wall with moss growing on it dominated the adventure playground. Looking above me, I spied rain clouds –about to pour down on me. As I made my way along the trail, the clover on the ground held little droplets of water.

Just ahead, acorns were piled; I presumed they were left by squirrels stocking up for winter.

When I looked up, I saw red berries hanging from a tree. I asked myself if they were edible, because the birds probably eat them?

Our school grounds are pretty in the autumn. We are lucky to have this space.