Our Year 5 children have amazed us with their incredible portal stories, writing shared writing about the magical world of Shakespeare leading onto their hot writing about the mysteries of Ancient Egypt. After exploring Shakespeare’s plays together, they created their own stories where characters travelled through time using unique and carefully described portal keys. From shimmering scarab brooches to ancient scrolls hidden in dusty books, each child zoomed in on their object with brilliant detail, using powerful language to bring their ideas to life. The writing was a joy to read and celebrate—full of imagination, creativity, and high-quality work we’re all proud of!