
"...the Governors and the entire teaching staff are absolutely amazed at the wonderful transformation..."
My shoots are tipped with buds as dusty-grey
As ancient pilgrims toiling on their way
Like Thursday's child with far to go, I stand,
All ready to the road to Fairyland
With hood, and bag, and shoes, with name to suit,
And in my hand my gorgeous-tinted fruit.

by Cecily Barker