Here in the UK it is that time of the year when the results of exams are published. Obviously, because of the pandemic, no formal exams were tekn so it has been interesting to see how the results were calculated.

If you have had one eye on the media, you will know that it has not gone well. I am interested to know how the rest of the world assesses students. Do you hold formal exams? What happened this year?

Do leave your comments below. It would be really good to have a broader picture.

Showcase

There were only two nominations for Week #45 & here they are:

Holly in Yr.5 at Ponsonby Primary, Auckland, New Zealand

Olivia in Yr.6 at Heyfield Primary, Australia

Latest prompt

This week we have 5 words that must all be in your work but they can be in any order. Don’t forget, that it should make sense!

WATER   RUBBER   STRIPED   FROZEN   EXCITED

The form will close at 23.45 UK time on 22nd August 2020

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Did you get your newsletter last week? I tried all week to send them but the gremlins seemed to be in the system. I’d love to know if you got yours.

If you don’t get one by 12pm on 9th August, can you let me know?

Showcase

As I didn’t get to send out the newsletters to Team 100, I only received one nomination for Week #44.

Sophie in Yr.6 at Chelsea Primary, Auckland, NZ

Latest prompt

We go back to part of a sentence this week. The prompt is:

…but when I looked behind me…

The form will close at 23.45 UK time on 15th August. 

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Here are the nominations for the showcase for Week #43 that had the prompt ‘…then it began…’ Well done everyone & don’t forget to collect your certificate & blog badge!

Olivia in Yr.6 at Heyfield Primary, Australia

Alliot in Yr.5 at Ponsonby Primary School, Auckland, New Zealand

Milah in Yr.6 at St Joseph’s Catholic School, Morrinsville, New Zealand

Sophie in Yr.6 at Chelsea Primary School, Auckland, NZ

Lachlan in Yr.6 at Heyfield Primary, Australia 

Latest prompt

This amazing photo was sent in by one of our young writers. Looks like there is a problem for this chap to solve!

The form will close at 23.45 UK time on 8th August 2020

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It is so lovely to see entries from New Zealand & Australia this week. I hope you have had a good break & are now ready for some more writing!

Showcase for Wk #42

Just the one again but I’m sure we will have more next week. Let’s celebrate with this nomination!

Isaac in Yr.5 at Lancaster Road Primary, Lancashire, UK

Latest prompt

We have another suggestion from a student. It is:

…then the crowd erupted with laughter…

Things to think about:

• Where is ‘the crowd’?
• Why are they there?
• Why are they laughing?

The form will close at 23.45 UK time on 1st August 2020

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We have another suggestion from a pupil for this week’s prompt & as many of our schools are closing for the holiday, it is quite appropriate. It is:

…then it began…

The form will close at 23.45 UK time on 25th July 2020

Showcase

There was just one nomination for the showcase for Week#41 which had 5 words to fit in. Well done for being chosen:

Hassan in Yr.6 at Kenmont Primary School, London, UK

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Now that so many classes are not at school, there are not so many posts so there are not so many showcase recommendations. This means that for a little while, they will be put into the prompt page for you all to see.

Latest prompt

The prompt this week is another that has been suggested by a student. It is:

…but it was so soft that…

The form will close at 23.45 UK time on 17th July

Showcase for Week #40

As there are not so many posts. we don’t have as many on the showcase so rather than setting up a separate page, I am including them here.

Isabelle in Yr.7 at Mil Lel Primary, Australia 

Brindan in Yr.6 at Gearies Primary, London, UK

Ben in Yr.5 at Ponsonby Primary, Auckland, New Zealand

Aimee in Yr.5 at Lancaster Road School, Lancaster, UK

Caelin in Yr.6 at Mil Lel School, Australia 

Eden in Yr.7 at Ashley School, Rangiora, New Zealand

Zac in Yr.7 at Mil Lel Primary, Australia

Well done everyone!

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As there will be students using 100 Word Challenge across July/August I will keep posting weekly. This means I could do with some help setting the prompts.

You know what we use – 5 individual words that don’t seem to fit together; a picture that needs some imagination; part of a sentence;

Do send them over if you would like to be added to my list.

Latest prompt

We have 5 words this week. They are:

Yellow    Zebra    Smelly    Cactus    Umbrella

They must all be in your writing but can be in any order.

The form will close at 23.45 UK time on 11th July

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Poppy in Yr.8 at St Joseph’s School, Ashburton, New Zealand

Robert in Yr.6 at Gearies Primary, London, UK

Noah in Yr.8 at Oamaru Intermediate, Oamaru, New Zealand

Sophie in Yr.6 at Chelsea Primary School, Auckland, New Zealand

Sophia in Yr.8 at St Joseph’s School, Ashburton, New Zealand

Well done everyone. Don’t forget to collect your certificate! 

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As we are getting to that time of year when schools break up for holidays (yes, even with the crisis) it would be really useful for me to know how many of you would like me to continue with 100WC over July/August.

Please fill out this short form so I know the numbers & can make a decision HERE

Latest prompt

Another student suggestion! It is:

… and then I saw it …

The form will close at 23.45 UKtime on 3rd July

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Eimear in 5th Class at Gowrans NS, Kilkenny, Ireland

Liam in 5th Class at St Colman’s School, Cork, Ireland

Bridie in Yr.8 at Omaru Intermediate School, New Zealand

Bleire in Yr.6 at Wasleys, Australia

Anna in 3rd Class at Gowrans NS, Kilkenny, Ireland

Summer in Yr.5 at Lancaster Road School, Lancashire, UK

Adam in 5th Class at St Colman’s School, Cork, Ireland

Danny in 6th Class at Gowrans NS, Kilkenny, Ireland

Well done everyone!

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