Boat horns beep beep
Waves crash crash
People chatter chatter
Water rustle rustle
Fireworks crackle crackle
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One day there was a girl named Lou Lou. She was 22, a very nice, sweet girl with blonde hair. She wore a pretty yellow dress with red buttons. Lou Lou worked night and day, all day, every day as an actor. Lou Lou’s travelling theatre company were in Falmouth for the Tall Ships.
It was hard for Lou Lou because she had no family, just a cat named Lilly. Lilly, now she was Lou Lou’s pet cat that she had had since she was 17, so not that long ago.
One evening Lilly decided to explore. She walked out of the travelling theatre and out onto the boats.
The next morning Lou Lou woke to a giant shock! “Lilly’s missing!” shouted Lou Lou. Everyone came rushing because they knew how much Lilly meant to Lou Lou, but they just didn’t know what to do.
Meanwhile Lilly was having a little bit of a shock of her own. She was on one of the tall ships for the celebration. (This cat loves water, just to let you know: It all started when she was younger and still at the pet shop. Now, because Lilly was at the pet shop there were lots of fish, so one day the pet shop owner, Mr Bands, let Lilly out of her cage, so she climbed way up high on the shelves above the fish tanks and she fell in, but she found it really nice! Anyway, back to the story.) Lilly had found herself locked away after the captain had found her on deck. She tried to escape but it was no use.
Back at the theatre they sent out a search party. They all knew what she looked like. Everyone searched high and low but they couldn’t find her anywhere. Suddenly, Lou Lou had a brilliant bright idea. It was a tremendous idea, a fabulous idea, even though she was pretty much out of hope.
Back on the ship Lilly was waiting very impatiently when all of a sudden one of the crew members let Lilly free from her cabin (because the captain, Jack, had told him to). Jack had grown fond of Lilly (she had been missing for four days) and had decided to adopt her.
Lou Lou knew Lilly loved the water so she looked out to sea. Eventually she spotted Lilly on a tall ship. She swam out to sea, jumped onto the tall ship and picked Lilly up. Just then she saw the captain, Jack, and had a good idea. Lou Lou asked the captain if the theatre group could move on to the boat and he said YES!
And now, when the tall ships come, you can see a play on the tall ships.
A ship that’s as tall, As tall as the school!
Sails from shores, hunting treasure galore.
A pirate shouts stop and the ship jolts and hops,
‘HURRAHH,’ they all shout ”For now no more slop!’
Cracking open the chest and jumping for joy,
The pirates cling onto the rich golden coins.
Then hop back aboard their tall little ship,
Peel back the wrappings and tuck in very quick.
By The Sea
Fireworks, booming beautiful and bright,
“WOW!” cheers the crowd what a lovely sight
Here come the tall ships, elegant and tall,
Oh there it is the greatest of them all.
Mermaids tails, shimmering like the moon on water,
The mysterious voice of Neptune’s daughter,
Mmm… smells like fish and chips,
I think I have to buy some I can’t stop licking my lips,
Palm trees spiky and towering,
Big strong and over powering,
“SPLASH” three girls dive into the deep ocean,
They did put on all there sun lotion,
Yellows, blues and reds filled the sky as people waved good bye.
The Tall Ships Destiny
One day in August 2014 when there was a calm sea and nothing but a light blue glistening ocean in the distance. As the tall ships arrived there was a sense of celebration. Crystal clear sea flew by while the birds created a beautiful sound. Suddenly out of nowhere the image of clouds so fluffy they could be made out of cotton wool. Fireworks started illuminating the sky. Soon everyone was asleep and they started dreaming about what would happen the next day…
As quick as a flash morning came and the sky wasn’t that clear. There came a big splash. Everyone saw the lifeguard coming to save the sailor. In the end everyone was safe and the fireworks carried on booming and crashing all day long. But as soon as the sun came up, the day became a great day with the colourful scenes of the tall ships. While all the people were enjoying the view others were trying to find friends. Cindy a little girl from Birmingham came down and was taking some glorious photos. People were saying in the background “her pictures are amazing”. As Cindy was walking around with her mother and father she met another little girl called Bethany she was 11 but they soon became best friends and acted like sisters. Bethany and Cindy soon wanted to go everywhere with each other but guess what they did next? They went exploring; to the park, to the beach and onto the tall ships, exactly everywhere in Falmouth. Cindy did not get time to meet Bethany’s mum and dad because they had so many adventures. But they were amazed that their favourite Cornish artist was sketching. Suddenly out of nowhere they started to leave. So that meant Bethany had to go back to her house on Trescobeas road in Falmouth. Because Cindy liked Bethany so much guess what Cindy’s mum and dad did?…
They decided to move house to Falmouth. So Cindy stayed with Bethany in Falmouth, while her mother and father went to get their and Cindy’s stuff and moved into their nice and comfortable cottage in Falmouth. As the great and colourful tall ships raced up to London the sailors were getting the sun in their eyes and enjoyed the fun. As quick as a flash Cindy’s mum and dad were back so they decided to go and find their cottage. As they got there they pictured a great and wonderful place to live and her mum and dad said “this is better than I thought it would be” and most definitely it was. Cindy said to herself “if I didn’t come to Falmouth to see the tall ships I would be very lonely and unhappy”. This is how the tall ships made her day!
By Bella Carter
The Tall Ships!
I was expecting a lovely walk in town,
When suddenly I heard a booming sound,
I looked up high and what did I see?
Some fireworks shining beautifully,
I saw some dancing and colours flash,
I knew I needed to make a dash.
People were pushing, shoving, surging,
Trying to get a glimpse, of THE TALL SHIPS!
So that’s why there were fireworks, that’s why there were dancing,
That’s why there were colours flashing.
I ran down the quay to join in the fun,
And celebrate with everyone!
There was one particular ship I saw,
With red sails and a yellow door.
The sea was calm not a wave to be seen,
The sailors looked ever so keen.
The cats and dogs were going crazy!
They made me feel quite hazy.
Soon the proper firework show started,
With a gold one that sparkled and glittered,
It shone and shimmered.
After that it was time to go home,
And leave the dogs and cats alone.
I expected a lovely walk in town,
But turned out I didn’t frown!
Eventually I tiptoed back,
And stood on a twig that made a crack,
I wandered sleepily up the stairs that were steep,
With eyes so tired they couldn’t even peep.
I gazed out into the endless sky,
And saw some colourful birds with patterned wings that helped them fly,
I looked down again onto the bay,
As rainbow fireworks danced the night away.
The Crystal Cannon
Scientists carefully monitored the Sacred Temple of Anubis in Egypt. Scientists inside were translating hieroglyphics into modern language. One scientist pressed down on a hieroglyphic and a secret passageway opened up. And there before him was the most legendary treasure of all. He ran up to the cannon and studied it carefully. It was pure emerald! Unfortunately, the scientist was unaware of the closing passageway door, and was trapped inside FOREVER… My name is Connor, and I have a tale to tell.
Connor and Kieran were like any other boys. Connor had a dog called Waffles, which he took with him anywhere. Waffles was a Springer spaniel who loves Doggy Yum Yums (A Nyanto treat for dogs everywhere, but we won’t go into detail.) One day the two friends met at Kieran’s tree house and discussed the normal chat, and all of a sudden Kieran bought up the Tall Ships Regatta. I’m going tonight, do you want to come with me. Connor couldn’t help but say yes! Waffles barked with delight!
At 4:15pm, and the stores were excellent. The festivities were brilliant. They got Waffles a John Dyer raincoat, which was handy if the ships splashed water near the viewing point. At 8pm, the Tall Ships entered Falmouth Bay, but Waffles started to growl meanly. “What is it boy?” asked Connor. He looked directly where Waffles was barking. And there, coming into Falmouth, was a dark, wooden ship. Aboard the ship was a gang of… Pirates. “Avast thee, landlubbers!” shouted the captain. “I be Wavebeard, the second most dangerous pirate, who ever roamed the seas. My brother was Blackbeard, and I do believe I shall be one too!”
Fearful sailors steered their ships away from Falmouth harbour to escape the pirate’s clutches. Wavebeard landed on the harbour and told the rest of his crew to come back for him after he found the ‘treasure’. Connor, Kieran and Waffles hid behind a barrel and heard Wavebeard saying something about a ‘Crystal Cannon’, ‘Flint and steel’ and ‘BLOWING FALMOUTH UP???’ Connor was so scared now. The terrific trio ran over to Captain Luca’s hut by the sea to rent a boat. Lucas told them that the sea was too dangerous, but they could get one for free. He also mentioned that Peacocks had a 25% off sale if they wanted to go there instead. It was a hard decision, but in the end they took the boats. Captain Lucas gave them swords so they could defend themselves if the pirates spotted them. Soon they sailed out from the harbour and reached the pirate ship. They heard the crew, hearing sea shanties, as they climbed aboard the ship. Suddenly the crew spotted our three heroes. “Are you here to stop us?” asked the pirates. Kieran nodded slightly.
“We wanted to kill the old hag ages ago, and since you have the courage, we could use your help!”
The crew seemed like bullies, but they were actually really sweet and kind. The captain’s first mate drove the ship to the docks and parked. “Our captain said he was going into ‘ye old booty store’.” Said the lookout.
Connor and Kieran thought for a moment. Where in Falmouth was a ‘booty store’? “It must be that bank ‘Pirates Cove’!” Connor exclaimed.
Connor, Kieran and Waffles ran off into the streets of Falmouth, darting towards Pirates Cove bank, hoping to stop Wavebeard from destroying a very special place of English history. Meanwhile, Wavebeard somehow got into a special safe in the Pirates Cove bank and stole the Crystal Cannon. As he was about to return to his ship, out of the blue Connor, Kieran and Waffles made him surrender. Wavebeard vowed he would return, but the 9 year olds reassured him, because his crew’s family lived in Falmouth and would be devastated if they were destroyed. “You will pay for this!”Shouted Wavebeard back at the troublesome trio.
The event was moved to another day, and finally, it was safe at last.
THE END
The Great Rescue!
Once there was a girl called Scarlet. She couldn’t swim but she loved fish and chips, music, colours and she was eleven.
One day Scarlet and her mum were at home getting ready because they had heard that the tall ships were in town.
After a while they walked down to the harbour. The harbour was colourful and very busy. They walked to the fish and chip shop (which was very busy too). After that they took a walk on the pier.
Suddenly, Scarlet lost her mum and fell into the sea and as you know she can’t swim! She sank down to the bottom of the ocean.
After a while the RNLI rescued Scarlet.
“Are you OK?” shouted Jack, a crew member.
“Yes,” replied Scarlet, “Well I think I swallowed some water…Blaaahh!”
“Let’s get you warmed up,” said Jack.
Scarlet followed Jack down and Jack grabbed a towel and introduced everyone.
Suddenly there was a call for an emergency! The RNLI crew forgot that Scarlet was still on the boat and the emergency was in Devon!
Meanwhile, in town Scarlet’s mum was worried. She told everyone that she couldn’t find her daughter and she even put up posters. It was 7 o’clock in the evening.
“It’s nearly her bed-time,” said Scarlet’s mum worriedly, “Where can she be?”
Just then, on the boat they were getting ready to go off. It went so fast that Scarlet fell off the boat! Luckily she was wearing a life-jacket and so she could swim back to shore.
In the end she found her mum and they had an ice cream and a party.
After the party they watched the Tall Ships and a little carnival, and from then on, Scarlet was always careful.
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‘Tall Ships’ by Amelie, Age 8 Years
Tall Ships gather round,
A brilliant time it is,
Look around the corner a lovely view,
Lovely scent of salty sea water,
Singing and dancing all around,
Hurry! The tall ships are racing,
I love it this year – the tall ships are amazing,
Please be over soon I’m very tired,
Sleep time for me: a lovely day it’s been.
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‘Tall Ships’ by Bella, Age 8 Years
The sailing tall ships come into Falmouth,
All the people are amazed,
Look around for their might be something to be found,
Look up, hoist the sails!
Smell pasties, warm in the stove,
Hear people laugh and cheer!
It’s really amazing that tall ships are here,
People play Cornish music,
See the dazzling fireworks end the day with a flash!