Birchen Coppice Primary Academy

What a year it’s been for you,
We had plans and intentions
and a lot of things to do.
But, as you’ll often find in life,
we were put to the test…
but not the normal SATs-y kind – a weird, abnormal quest.
We were sent into lockdown
and school was closed for most.
Of all of our priorities,
your safety was utmost.

Your world was twisted sideways;
your life changed overnight.
Yet, acting for the greater good,
you did what’s just and right.
It’s been so hard – I know that.
I’m proud of what you’ve shown
when facing such adversity
unlike we’ve ever known.

We’re in a time in history
that will be on the shelves:
a tale to tell our grandchildren
that’s greater than ourselves.

A spell when you were children
and you had to leave your friends
to keep all of your loved ones safe
and bring this to an end.

They’ll look at you like heroes –
the sort I know you are:
you’re warriors; you’re brave
you’re bright and dazzling stars.
And, though we’ve had to part now,
in unexpected ways,
we still have all the memories
of countless fun school days.

Remember the trips to near and far- especially Llanrug.
Remember all our playtimes
and running on the grass.

Remember all the laughter and giggles.
But, most of all, remember
how you’re valued in this class.

Now, it’s time to say goodbye,

Just know it’s not the end.

You’ll never be forgotten,

You’ll live on in your memories.