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WELCOME TO FREE SPIRITEverton Free School students have collaborated with scholars fromSouth Africa, who are part of the ‘Spirit Foundation,’ to produce thiscollection of Art, Poetry and short narratives.The Spirit Foundation was established in 1994 by ‘true blue’ Evertonsupporter Ian Kilbride and his colleague Tessa De Beer Smit; both shareour very own vision and mission – to give disadvantaged youngsters apathway into education, opportunities to learn with high quality teachingalongside a broad and varied curriculum.The collection you are about to see and read has been producedfrom students who have been presented with an exceptional chanceto succeed; students who have faced financial insecurity and studentswho have come from diverse and sometimes, extremely insecurebackgrounds but most of all, students who have been offered a handto grasp that will lead them to a brighter and more secure future.It is with our greatest pleasure and pride to present to you an assortmentof their hard work, imagination, creativity and endless effort.Working together, Everton Free School students and scholars fromthe Spirit Foundation, have built a bridge of solidarity and a collectionof extreme talent.As they look forward to their futures, they continue to be‘Nil Satis Nisi Optimum.’JACQUELINE COLBECKCurriculum Leader for EnglishEVERTON FREE SCHOOL
WE ARE AFRICANI am an AfricanWho is proud of my landWith no discriminationTogether we standAt the same paceTo the beating of a drumOur hearts raceAs we are oneRace shouldn’t matterIt’s just a mediocre colourBecause as blood, everyone’s bloodIs all a mighty, mighty redHow easy it is to be in motionWith our beautiful scenery and oceanHow much this means to meAnd it’s all just simply freeWe are AfricanWe are proud of our landWith no discriminationTogether we standANTONIA JANTJES, 14
My name is Aleksandra. I’m 16 years old. I’m from Poland. I have lived I have lived in Liverpool nearlyin England since July 2015. I’m living here with my parents and younger a year and already I have seensister. My dad came here first and he had been in Liverpool for 3 years. a lot here. I like very much theI have one sister. She is older than me and she has been living here for old, antique buildings but also I5 years with her husband and children. like the whole city. I consider the culture and customs of the PolishI have been going to Everton Free School since January and here I met different from English and I’mnew, great and very nice people. They have helped me with my English, glad I could get to know them.because it’s my first school in UK and my English is not very good.I miss my Polish friends and my family but I still have contact with themand I’m happy.I’m interested in architecture and music. In the future I would like to bean architect and interior designer. After this school I’m going to Collegefor Art & Design. Later, I want go to University and in a few years I wouldlike to open my architectural office.Like every person, I have a few dreams and I hope that all will cometrue. I try to aim for goals and I think that it will help me to fulfil dreams.ALEKSANDRA KRUPA, 16
Mam na imię Aleksandra. Mam 16 lat. Pochodzę z Polski. Mieszkam Mieszkam w Liverpoolu prawiew Anglii od lipca 2015 roku. Mieszkam tutaj z rodzicami i młodszą rok i zdążyłam tu dużo zwiedzić.siostrą. Mój tata przyjechał tu pierwszy i jest w Liverpoolu 3 lata. Podoba mi się bardzo dużoMam jeszcze jedną siostrę. Jest starsza ode mnie i mieszka tutaj 5 zabytkowych budynków, alelat ze swoim mężem i dziećmi. też lubię całe miasto. Uważam, że kultura i zwyczaje polskieChodzę do Everton Free School od stycznia i tutaj poznałam różnią się od angielskichnowych świetnych i bardzo miłych ludzi. Pomagają mi z moim i cieszę się, że mogłam jeangielskim, ponieważ ta szkoła to moja pierwsza szkoła w Wielkiej poznać.Brytanii i mój angielski nie jest zbyt dobry.Tęsknię za moimi przyjaciółmi z Polski i za moją rodziną, ale mamz nimi stały kontakt i jestem szczęśliwa.Interesuję się architekturą i muzyką. W przyszłości chciałabymzostać architektem i projektantem wnętrz. Po skończeniu tej szkołyidę do collegu na Art & Design. Poźniej chcę iść na uniwersytet, aza kilka lat chciałabym otworzyć moje biuro architektoniczne.Jak większość ludzi mam kilka marzeń i mam nadzieję, żewszystkie się spełnią. Staram się dążyć do wyznaczonych celówi myślę, że to pomoże mi spełnic moje marzenia.
WALKING IN ANOTHER’S SHOESIf I were to walk in another’s shoesI’d make sure my laces were tied to avoid tripping along the journeyBut I’m afraid at times they will be looseAnd I’d fall for so many thingsThat only the road is there to catch me and break my fallOnce I hit, I cannot fall any furtherSure it will hurtAs I may get up and fall many more timesBut it’s better than standing stillAnd getting nowhereI’d rather stumble and fall in another’s shoesThan remain in my ownI’d probably be left hurting with all the bruises and scarsBecause I know that some wounds don’t healThey just stop bleedingAnd as for my scars that remain?They’re from my wounds that have been healedAt a point in my journey these shoes will no longer fit meI’ll have to move on…ZOMZI NYATHELA, 16
THE EXPLOSION GIRL She was a West Highland Terrier andHello my name is Amy, I am 15 years When I did the painting of Frank her name was Beth.old and my favourite subject is Art. Sinatra I never knew who he was It didn’t take me thatI love Art because it helps me relax but my Dad told me about him long to do the paintingwhen I’m ever upset or if I’m ever and he wanted me to draw him, because she was onlyangry with someone, I just do some so I thought, why not? It was a small dog and thedrawing. I never knew that I had a only a black and white picture so canvas was a smalltalent like this but it must be in me. I put my own ideas into it and size. I had to blend theEver since I came to the Everton added grey with buildings in the paints but it was reallyFree School I didn’t think I would be background and then blended easy to do, I thought itdoing the Art that I am doing now. I it. I wanted to do Frank Sinatra would be difficult. I didstarted drawing last October but I was because I heard that he was a a painting recently andonly doing sketches, I have a lot of very popular singer in the 1950’s it was like a Banksy,portfolios at home that I have done. I and he was well known. it has an explosion indraw real life animals, a bit of pop art, the background andbuildings and cartoon characters and I did a painting of my Grandad. a little girl lighting athey are all drawn free hand. He passed away on a Friday, he firework. It’s like she is had a very bad illness so I wanted sending a message soEver since I came to this school I have to surprise my Nan and my everyone can see what’sbeen doing a lot of paintings with Uncles and Aunties so they have happening.my Art teacher Vinnie. I have done something to remember him by.paintings such as Howard Kendall, the I did a painting of him in school. It’s like she wantsBeatles, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, It took me some weeks to do attention because sheAudrey Hepburn, Romelu Lukaku and but I managed to get it finished. is all alone and shemy recent one I did the Explosion Girl. The painting was very hard to do has to fend for herself because it had a lot of colours in and all her life she hasThe best ones I have done are the the photo that I was copying off been on her own. IExplosion Girl, my Grandad and Frank but I did enjoy doing it because I wanted to do somethingSinatra. I also painted two of my family knew in my head that my family different because Imembers that sadly passed away this were going to love it. didn’t just want to drawyear. celebrities, I like to try Two weeks later after my grandad different things that areI did a painting of my Grandad Roy passed away, my dog got ill and it unusual because there isand I did one of my dog called Beth. was unexpected and she died on different things to Art. 5th February and my Mum was so upset and couldn’t get over her. When I finish school I knew in my head that if I did a I want to study Art in painting of Beth that it would put college, try new things a smile on my Mum’s face. and create things of my own. I would love to become an artist when I am older, that’s just my dream. I want to do something that I enjoy and would do all the time. Maybe when I am older I could go to different schools and do Art with children and I could be an Art teacher but I’m not sure what I should do yet. I would love to learn how to shade and draw things that are standing in front of me. AMY THOMPSON, 15
WHAT IS A LEADER?To be a leader is to set an example, but also you’llneed to be brave and stand out. Others won’t alwayssee the potential in you. You’ll need to be heard,you’ll need to make a difference. To be a leader you’llhave to be reliable, not to disappoint. You’ll need tobe trustworthy, leading everyone in the right direction,making good decisions and being a great listener.CHRINES KALE-LOMBE, 15
My name is Jorge Agejas Garcia, I’m from Spain, more exactly, fromGran Canaria (Canary Island). My mum and I came to England, becauseEnglish is the language of the world, and my ex-stepfather had to workhere so my mum came with him, them in one year I came to study.I was with my grandparents and with my brother who is 18 years oldnow. I lived with them for one year, and this year was a little bitdifferent because I’m not with my parents.I really like to study here because I learn an important language andhere I have more opportunities to work than in Spain. I think I wantto stay here because it’s better for my life and I have new friendsand new things.Next year, I am going to Sixth Form, at Everton free School, to study Sportand Fitness. At the same time I will go to the Police Cadet’s Academybecause I would like to be a dog handler or a dog trainer in the police.AMETHYSTThe tint of the sky between sunset and night.And wandering with you and your nephewin that maze, half-lost — Madridof the Austrias — looking for Plaza of the GreenCross where, days before you arrived,an Opel with false plates was parked, its wheelsstraddling the curb, and so the vanHeading for the barracks that morninghad to slow to squeezepast... Back at the hotel your momIs holding up her gift — Amethyst, she saysadmiring how lightwhen passing through a prism.LIVERPOOLAwesome any part of Liverpool,Goodison Park, Liverpool court or any gym with public swimming pool,Everyday help me any kind soul,Joining the class and it’s difficult to understandAlways I miss the beach and the sun.Some part of this city is like a town I lived in.JORGE GARCIA, 16
WHAT IS A LEADER?A Leader, not a bossSomeone who guides people on the right pathThat’s a LeaderSomeone who gives orders to get on the right pathWhat a bossA Leader, not a bossSomeone who makes careful decisionsThat’s a LeaderSomeone who makes decisions based on feelingsWhat a bossA Leader, not a bossSomeone who is open to adviceThat’s a LeaderSomeone who declines itWhat a bossSo be a Leader and not a boss!KELLY VAN KRADENBURG, 13
My name is Joao Dos Santos I’m 16 years old I’m from Brazil but I livein Liverpool, United Kingdom.I was born in Sao Paulo one of most popular cities in Brazil but I grew upin Santos, the ‘city of beach’. I lived for 13 years in Brazil after I cameto Europe and lived in Portugal, Lisbon.I can speak Portuguese, Spanish, English but I’m only fluent in Portuguese.I have lived in England around two years but before Liverpool I lived inBlackburn, one small city near Manchester, I lived there for nine monthsthen I came to live in Liverpool.I like living in Liverpool because it is a nice place and I feel secure, I goout anytime. I came to England because my Dad got a job paying moremoney and so I am to study here. The difference that I really like is theweather and the people, everyone helps you and it is respectful.I really enjoy the lessons of Science because in Brazil I didn’t havetoo much interest in Science lessons.JOAO DOS SANTOS, 16
BRASIL MINHA TERRABrasil minha terra. Brazil my landMinha terra amada. Brazil my land.Minha terra tão desejada, My beloved land.tão explorada e quase mal amada. My land so desired,De onde vem tanta beleza, as exploited and almost unloved.tanta realeza, tanta riqueza? Where does such beauty,Quem trouxe tanta pobreza? such royalty, so much wealth?Terá sido a realeza? Who brought so much poverty?Que país é esse que seduz, que emana tanta luz? Was royalty?Quem o conduz? What country is this that seduces,Uma águia ou um simples colibri? that emanates so much light?Um país que ri. Who leads?Um país que chora, An eagle or a single hummingbird?de perdas e glórias. A country that laughs.De farta mesa. A country that cries,De mesa que farta. losses and glories.De mesa que falta. The full table.Antes Brasil e ainda sim, senhoril. Table that sick.Hoje, Brasil e ainda sim. Sim Senhor! Table missing.Um Brasil com dor, mas que emana amor. Before Brazil and yet, lordly.Um amor sem “mardade”, Today, Brazil and still. Yes sir!mas que há liberdade. A Brazil with pain, but that emanates love.Um Brasil de vontade, A love without “mardade”que sabe fazer amizade. but there is freedom.Sabemos sim, que país é esse. A Brazil will,E que país é esse? Responda se puder. who knows befriend.Você é o Brasil. We do know that this country is.Você é o que é. And what country is this? Answer if you can.Homem ou mulher. You Brazil.Ambos de calos. You are what is.Só saberemos quem ele é se começarmos amar. Man or woman.Não somos mais Brasil e de tão caro que foi tornou-se BRASIL. Both calluses.Minha terra não tem só palmeiras. We will not know who he is if we start to love.Minha terra, nossa terra, tem gente. We are not Brazil and so expensive that it wasNossa terra é alma, corpo. became BRAZIL.Esteja onde estiver nossa alma será sempre BRASIL. My land not only has palm trees. My land, our land, there are people. Our land is soul, body. Wherever it is our soul will always BRAZIL.JOAO DOS SANTOS, 16
ALL I HAVE IS THIS ONE PAIRAll I have is this one pairThat when I wear it brings me nothing but despairThey all judgeAnd they mock the way I walkWobbling, stumbling in these shoesLittle do they know I didn’t actually chooseToWalk… 2km before school to fetch water for the tankWalk… 3km to go to schoolWalk… 1km to fetch sister at schoolWalk… 5km to go to work in the farm fieldsWalk… 2km back home to prepare for the next daySo before you judge meAccording to the state of my shoesOr the way I stumble as I walkI beg you, I beg you pleaseAt least walk a kilometre in my shoes‘Cause all I have is this one pairTHIMNA ZONDANI, 16
EVERTONEveryday I attend Everton Free School.Victory tonight? Everton will be playing Liverpool,Even though Everton will be fired up,Records prove they don’t tend to win cups,Tonight may be different, maybe Everton will win.Only Liverpool stand in front of us,Now the crowds are gathering in.DANIEL DOUGLAS, 16
WHO AM I?I am amused by your fearI laugh at your tearsI am not the monster beneath your bedOh no! I do not pretendWhen you are angry,I am most happyThe moment you failI smile, for I have prevailedYou still don’t know who I am?I’ll put you out of your miseryI am NEGATIVITY.DILLON SIBANDA, 14
EVERTON FANATICEvery day I think about it.Virtually every game I go,Entertainment!Romelu Lukaku, centre forward - scoring nearly every game,Trying to get into the top four,Over ninety minutes on the pitch,Nothing but the best.SHAUN HAWKHEAD PARRY, 16
BEING AFRICANDINEO MOSIA, 17To be African is to be proud. Africa is hope, Africa is power, Africais passion. This land is art but above all it is love. As a black Africanwoman, I was born with a great level of endurance and selflessness.I was born with an exceptional amount of nurture and with an intimateunderstanding that one must always rise against the hardest adversities.Africa is that war cry that continues to instil hope. Africans always seemto be so in tune with their humaneness. We show this through our artand all that passion that they mistake for savagery. I am so proudto be a young woman breathing and living in a space that alwayschooses to define itself… as African.
BLUES & REDSI live in the ‘Pool, Everton Free SchoolPast Goodison Park which is not cool.Blues and Reds split down the middleWorried their team will fall like skittles.SHAUN HAWKHEAD- PARRY, 16AND CURTIS HASLAM, 15
LOVE YOURZThere is beauty in the struggleUgliness in successHear my wordsAnd listen to my signal of distressI grew up in a city and thoughSometimes we had lessCompared to some of my neighbours down the roadMan were we blessedLife can be no fairy taleNo once upon a timeAnd I would be quite sadIf no one was tryingThere is always going to beSomeone that is better than youBut you’ll never be happy‘Till you love yourzLILITHA MATHIBE, 16
LIVERPOOL, THE CITY RAPLiverpool the city, the place to be seen,Fashion and the football, everyone’s been,Check out the Mersey, check out the sound,Check out the people, spending their pounds.In the hustle and bustle they take time to stop,Chatting on the corner, the Reds in the Kop,See the Blues at Gwladys – Nothing but the best!There’s a tower in the distance and it wears our crest.EMMA OWEN (14) JACK TURNER (14)AND ANNIE GEE (14)
COOL KISSESIn my experience, I never knew how tough life would be.But who am I to tell you this?I am only a man who has been through hell and back,Looking for the answers and meaning to life.But then, who am I to tell you what to expect?For I am just an 18 year old boyStill trying to find the answer to true happiness.Only once I’ve stared down life’s barrelAnd felt the cool kisses of its barrel against my templeThen will I only truly understand life’s meanings.But then who am I to tell you what burdens to expect?Only you will ever know your true meaning in life,Not me.CAIPHUS DLAMINI, 18
AS I WALKED ACROSS THE BEAUTIFUL BEACH….I could see the golden, brown sand.It felt as soft as a feather, I could feel the smooth cushionunderneath my feet as the sand brushes across me.I could hear the wind whistling and laughter and screamsfrom the families playing happily on the beach.I could taste a tangy salt from the sea ahead of me.Then I moved onto a different area, it was filled with clear blue water.You could hear the boat moaning from the distance.Waves were splashing angrily from the jet skis speeding on the water.As you looked closer you could see the tiny fish swimming freelybeneath me whilst jelly fish were bouncing around.Walking back to the hotel the sun was beaming on my headand people having fun in the sun.The evening began.The sun slowly fell.KATIE RUSSELL, 16
RISE UP Society has made it an effort to make a young black person feel uglyArise black man Black has always been made to be ugly!Arise black woman They teach us to hate ourselvesArise from all the depression Hate our dark skinsFrom all the segregation Hate our round nosesAll the discrimination Hate our nappy hairAll the oppression Hate our thick voicesPromote self-Africanisation Hate our culture, traditions and rootsBlack woman, you are the Goddesses of this nation They taught us to hate ourselvesThe mothers, the sisters and daughters of Africa Society has made us feel uglyYour skin is rich like the soil that has been enriched This is not a poemby your buried forefathers’ nutrients This is a reminder that you are beautiful,Your beautiful hair is strong like you, it doesn’t you are regaldance to the tunes sung by the wind I repeat, take back what is rightfully yoursYou are more than the hips, thighs and butt Sit on that thronethey recognize you for And stop bleaching your skins!Your body is a royal Calabash that carries sacred water Black woman, be the Black Goddess and sculptor of lifeYou are the builders, the sculptors of life and existence Black man, be the King you were born to beTake back your title as the queens that you are And I… I will remain the hawk that gets the messagesWalk upright with your chest out and be proud from the forefathers’ dream to my brothers andof the African Queen you are sister I, will inform you and communicate allBlack man, awaken the King In you that you need to know.Take back the dignity that you have lostPull up your pants, and sit on the throne thatyour fathers proudly carved for youProtect women and don’t shame them, rape them,beat them, or even kill them!Don’t fight a war on them or in thembut rather for them!TULISA SINANDISO, 17
LIVING IN THE CITYLiving in the city,Independent people,Varieties of opportunities,Everyone coming together.Reading the news,People together,Ordinary minds,Over reactive friends,Life and history passed from your parents.MAISIE FITZPATRICK, 15
I AM AN AFRICANI am an AfricanAn African bred and fedIn the land of my MotherI am an AfricanA dreamer, a believerBorn to be an achieverI am an AfricanA solid foundation for the children of tomorrowA heart filled with no sorrowI am an AfricanA free soul and spiritA spirit of peace and not warA heart that is no longer soreI am an AfricanA fighter who brings peace and loveA fighter for the God aboveI am an AfricanBorn and bred in the land that was once filled with strifeNo more shall it beThat I am an AfricanWith a heart that’s not freeI am an AfricanNot an animalSo don’t beat on meBecause I am no longer a slave,But liberated and free.KAY-LYNN STEEDMAN, 13
LONGEVITY – QUEEN ELIZABETH– POSTERITYCONGRATULATIONS – 90TH BIRTHDAY – EVERTON FREE SCHOOLQuite a Unique, Treasured Lady, is Your Majesty, Our Queen.Ubiquitously Dutiful, Your Reign, now of 64 years, has been.Elegant and Faultless, Our Maternal Monarch on the Throne.Epitomized by every Country, which regards You as its own.No other Ruler has surpassed, Your long years of Dedication.Elizabeth, You make us Proud, a Great Credit to our Nation.Leading by example, Your Role, Never once did You Neglect.It is Your Loyalty and Wisdom, which earns our full Respect.Zenithal Sovereign of Millions, across Oceans far and wide,A Commonwealth of Loyal Subjects, Honour You with Pride.Britain’s longest Reigning Monarch, in our Glorious History.Every Ceremony and Royal Visit, All performed Impeccably.Thanks to 95 years old Prince Philip, for his Contribution too.Happy Ninetieth Birthday Ma’am, We think the World of You. ACROSTIC SONNET – EVERTON FREE SCHOOL LIVERPOOL GEMS Let’s take a Sightseers look around Liverpool, we can start at the Pier Head. It makes an ideal Vista for our Three Graces, the Two Liver Birds overhead. Venture on to a Mersey Ferry, for that Superb, Panoramic, Waterfront View. Enjoy Liverpool One, the Albert Dock, see the Iron Men paddle at Waterloo. Re-live triumphant European Games, as you stand on the Anfield Spion Kop. Proceed on a mile, to Everton’s Goodison Park, another iconic Football Stop. On then to Aintree Racecourse, scene of the World’s Greatest Steeplechase. Our Two Cathedrals, both stand in Hope Street, makes it a Wondrous Place. Lunchtime spent in a Liverpool Pub, a bowl of Scouse should ‘go down a treat’. Visit the Tate or Walker Art Gallery, then the Adelphi Hotel, to rest your feet. Go to the Central Library, to research how this was once Britain’s busiest Port. Explore our numerous Museums, rich is Culture, Music, Heritage and Sport. Mathew Street next, for The Beatles Fan. Get a Ticket to Ride to Penny Lane. St George’s Hall, a ‘Pearl’ among Liverpool Gems attracting Visitors back again.ACROSTIC SONNET– EVERTON FREE SCHOOL TRUE EVERTONIANThank you Dad for your perception, with my gratitude and compliance.Refined my whole Life and Education, at Goodison’s School of Science.Ups and Downs, You taught me to accept sensibly, with equal grace.Every Dog will have its day, it is a ‘Fact of Life’, everyone must face.Everton mean so much to me, My Football Club, I love with passion.Valued in such an ‘Indescribable Way’, It never goes out of Fashion.Expectation could not be higher, the Nervous Tension’s hard to bear.Regardless of our last Result, I know next Home Game … I’ll be there.The contrast in Emotions, between Goals we Score, but then Concede.Or counting down those Final Minutes, trying to Hang On to a Lead.Naturally ALL Dead Toffee Players, go straight up to My Blue Heaven.In Saint Domingo’s League of Angels, We’ve always had the Best Eleven.Although opposing Flying Wingers shine, against us they’ve never won.No team ‘Down Here’ or in the Skies above, can ‘Eclipse’ My Everton.JOHN McEWAN – THE EVERTON POET
ACROSTIC SONNET– EVERTON FREE SCHOOLNELSON MANDELANelson Mandela lived 95 years, encountered Poverty, Injustice & Strife.Emerged with Courage, Character, Aspirations and a Purpose to his Life.Led to his Imprisonment and constant threats of the Firing Squad or Rope.Stood up for Race Equality and Social Justice, never did he give up Hope.Others might have Compromised, looked for Favours and Personal Gain.Not Nelson Mandela, he endured much Persecution, Deprivation and Pain.Twenty Seven Years on Robin Island, only increased his Determination.Make your Progress through the Ballot Box, Peace Talks and Negotiation.An Example to All World Leaders, to let threats of War and Killings Cease.Nothing is more valuable than Freedom, to have Respect and live in Peace.Democracy has to be the best Solution, end the Hatred, Conflict and Wars.Embrace a Universal Fellowship, apply Equality to All International Laws.Last Great Liberator of the 20th Century, His great Legacy and Accolade.An Endorsement of his Qualities and Immense Contribution that he made.JOHN McEWAN – THE EVERTON POET
WHO AM I?Who am I?I am that girl,The crooked teeth, dimple-faced, happy-go-lucky, free-spirited girl.But not always…Though faced with challenges, my advice is to smile through everything.You may think I’m insane,But just do it‘Cause it can sure as hell ease the pain.IVANA LOXTON, 18
HAIKU WAR IS BLACK War is black It sounds like a shrapnel crashing against the ground It tastes like a revolting tin of corn beef hash Smelling like a damp, wet dog Abandoned, unwanted territory It makes you feel apprehensive, paranoid. Waiting for the gunshot. LOVE IS RED Love is red It sounded like a harp It tastes like a succulent strawberry It smells so sweet Dreamy And certainly doesn’t feel mean JAMIE BANKS, 14PEACE IS A RAINBOWPeace is a rainbowIt sounds like silencePeace tastes like mouth-watering melonIt smells like flowersPeace looks like a field of daffodilsPeace makes you feel calmJAMIE CLARE, 15PAIN IS BLACKPain is blackIt sounds like screeching ratsPain smells like rotten pearsAnd looks like a scared rabbitPain makes me feel unwantedJAMES SINNOTT, 15
AFRICA IN MEAfrica, the land of my birthAfrica, the beauty of my identityAfrica, the positive spirit in which my foundation stands.I tried to find myself in a continent so rich. I tried to discover my identityin a continent so divine. In the past I was ashamed of my identity. I wasashamed of the disgusting labels that an African girl could be called, butlittle did I know that I was the richest. Inside of me was my African spirit.The spirit of never giving up, the spirit of my inner true beauty. We Africangirls, we are born in the rich soil of Africa. It is rather beautiful how beingan African put my insecurities to sleep.Africa, the land of milk and honey. I beat myself up for the times Iwalked with my head bent down because of who I am. I am an Africanand I walk with pride because I am conceited in the beauty of my continent.Africa, the land of my birth.Africa, the beauty of my identityAfrica, the positive spirit in which my foundation stands.HARMONIE NGOIE, 16
THE GREEN PITCH OF PRIDEThe green pitch of prideThe team was emotionalJoyful goalkeeperANDREW ROBERTS, 14
CONTRIBUTORS Chrines Lombe Curtis Haslam T himna Zondani Amy T hompson Harmonie Ngoie Jamie Banks Zomzi Nyathela Emma Owen Ivana Loxton Casey Quayle Kelly van Kradenberg Jorge Garcia Kay-Lynn Steedman Stephanie Roberts
Caiphus Dlamini Annie Gee Tulisa SinandileJake Stanley Antonia Jantjes Andrew RobertsDillon Sibanda Stephen Barnard Dineo MosiaJoao Dos Santos Lilitha Matibe Richard Cronin Jacqueline Colbeck Principal Curriculum Leader for EnglishEverton Free School Everton Free School
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS THE SPIRIT FOUNDATION Ian Kilbride Founder and Chairman We would like to give our heartfelt thanks to founder and chairman, Ian Kilbride whose fantastic contribution and provision has enabled Tessa De Beer Smit us to produce this anthology. We look forward to collaborating further Founding Trustee in the future. Lynne Munnik We would also like to thank all staff and scholars from the Spirit Foundation Trustee and Scholar Facilitator for their countless effort, inspiration and dedication; special thanks to Paula Wallace-Pickering for her thoughts and correspondence during the process. EVERTON FREE SCHOOL ENGLISH DEPARTMENT: Jacqueline Colbeck: Curriculum Leader for English. Tim Waldron: English Teacher. Elisa Glover: English Teacher. Robert Anderson: English Teacher. Stacey Hitchmough: English Teaching Assistant. ART DEPARTMENT: Elisa Glover: Front cover design. Vincent Cleghorne: Writer, Director and Artist. All past and present students involved from Everton Free School who have kindly offered their time and creativity, with both Art and English, including: Amy Thompson, Aleksandra Krupa, Olivia Holden, Katie Wells, Mia Grey, Annie Vaughan, Krystal Hindley, Adam Wilson, Jack Styles, Lewis Brandwood, Lauren Finley, Kymberley Hall and Sapphire Johnson. SINCERE GRATITUDE TO THE FOLLOWING VISITORS TO EVERTON FREE SCHOOL FOR GIVING THEIR TIME, EXPERTISE, KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT: John McEwan: Local Everton Poet. Dougie Brimson: Author, film maker and screenwriter:. “I visited the Everton Free School in the spring of 2016 and was genuinely inspired by both the staff and the pupils. The work being done there, and the commitment being shown by everyone involved, is possibly the best example I’ve seen of a school determined to work as a unit to maximise the potential of every single student. They can invite me back any time!” Curtis Watt: Performance poet, actor, author and musician. Alistair James: Marketing Manager: Everton Football Club and Everton in the Community. Paula Wallace-Pickering Trustee and Scholar Facilitator
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