Year 4 are currently reading ‘Ice Palace’ by Robert Swindells. To prepare the children for writing, they have been taking part in a number of drama activities. These include freeze framing, conscience alley and speaking in role as a character. At the beginning of the story, the children are introduced to a character called Starjik. The people of Ivan’s land are frightened of him. The children got into role as the villages of Ivan’s land, preparing for Starjik’s Winter visit!

Villagers preparing for evil Starjik!

Villagers preparing for evil Starjik!

Villagers of Ivan's land worrying about the arrival of Starjik!

Villagers waiting nervously.

Mothers fearing for their children.

Mothers fearing for their children.