Poems, prayers and artwork on display to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Date published: 04 June 2022

Local schools have created poems, prayers and artwork to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Little Heaton CofE and St Andrew's CofE Primary School along with Broadfield Primary School sent in entries to Rochdale SACRE (Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education) which have now been developed into a display.

The display – and other Jubilee related items – are on display at touchstones until 12 June.

Some of the children’s original artwork has been displayed in the Exchange shopping centre.

Reverend Margaret Smith, chair of Rochdale SACRE, said: “SACRE want to thank all took part and everyone involved in these displays especially Jennifer Vickers from YourTrust.”

Some of the poems and prayers produced by the children

Quality ruler
Understanding lady
Exquisite clothing
Educated
Ninety-six

Joyous jubilee
Ultra popular
Brave leader
Incredible
Lavish palace
Earnest queen
Encouraging her people

- Anon, Yr 2, Broadfield Community Primary

Quite lucky for living long
Understands her duty as Queen
Eats a lot of beans on toast
Encourages a lot of people
Never stops working and helping.

We are glad that you are our Queen.

- Aws, Yr 5, Little Heaton CofE Primary

Queen worked as a mechanic in WW2
Under control of the Commonwealth
Eats her baked beans and greens
Encourages many people
Never disrespects her country

- Freddie, Yr 5, Little Heaton CofE Primary

Jubilee celebrates 70 years,
United Kingdom holds the celebrations.
Before the queen reigned, her father was king.
Invites to her jubilee are sent far and wide.
Lots of soldiers, horses and musicians take part in the trooping of the colour.
England's longest ruling monarch is Queen Elizabeth II.
Events happen throughout the year.

- Ayesha, Yr 2, Broadfield Community Primary

The Queen isn't mean
and she loves baked beans.
She is also very good because she eats healthy greens.
Her life is like a dream.
She's so amazing her smile can beam you away.
We love you Queen.

70 years you have ruled.

- Henry, Yr 5, Little Heaton CofE Primary

Jesus Christ Our Lord, we ask of you only to bless Queen Elizabeth II with patience, health and happiness. She is loyal to all and her kindness is ever-showing. Amen.

- Lola, Yr 3, St Andrew's Primary