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Poetry and Poesy with Peter Fallon
On 20 October, Keystone’s middle and high school students were
fortunate to have an opportunity to share the day with Irish poet Peter
Fallon in classrooms, followed by a splendid evening of poetry recitation.
Students were moved by his reflections on the meaning of poetry in his
life, and how he combines the ordinary and the mysterious in his verse. At
his evening recital, Mr. Fallon read verses from some his poems, such as ‘A
Rose’ that delves into the enigma that surrounds a blossoming friendship,
and many others from his collections: The Speaking Stones, Winter Work,
News of the World, and Eye to Eye to name a few. His recital let the
audience see his “way of understanding the world,” which was also what
the poet himself hoped he could achieve by writing poetry – “a credible
version of life – convincing, true and authentic.”
Annual Book Fair
Returns to Keystone
Project Roundabout’s Book Fair
was back at Keystone on 23 and 24
September. It was a success that was
made possible not only by student
volunteers, but also several parent
helpers. Book lovers browsing through
the fair were also treated to lovely music
played by Keystone students. The over
RMB59000 raised at the fair was donated
to 20-month old Li Junqian who was
undergoing treatment for leukemia.
Authors Visit Primary
School
Over the first semester of 2016-2017, the
primary school library hosted a couple of
prominent children’s authors. On 26 and 27
September, students engaged in writing and
creative sessions with British author Julia
Jarman and her illustrator Lynn Chapman.
About two months later, students were
presented with an opportunity to interact
and learn from award-winning Chinese
author, Bao Dongni, and her interesting
take on Chinese characters.
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