Leadership Likes: Mrs Webb

As we look towards the Christmas break, I found this wonderful poem. For me it sums up the end of a year like no other.

To our Croydon High community, have a wonderful Christmas.

Take care and stay safe

Hope, Comfort and Joy

By Rob Otton

The people were angry

There was no joy or cheer

They knew that Christmas would be very different this year.

People were confused

They felt a real sense of gloom

“There’s no way,” shouted someone, “I’m doing Christmas on Zoom”

Christmas is a time for love and affection

How can that happen if we lose our connection?

One voice shouted

“It’s just not going to work”

Then everyone started shouting and going bezerk!

And just as the noise was becoming quite loud

A small voice of reason came right out of the crowd

“Listen up everyone, and try to calm down

We understand the frustration all over the town

It’s clear that this year just won’t be the same

But it doesn’t mean Christmas has to be lame

Just think about Christmas and what it’s all about

And again, all the people started to shout.

“It’s about crackers

And snowmen

Toys

And mince pies

And Santa bringing presents with reindeers that fly”

With that the crowd began to think thick and fast

Of the Christmases they had enjoyed in the past.

The small voice of reason spoke up once more

“So, what really is Christmas, what lies at its core?”

The town thought hard

With all of their might

A bright voice shouted out

“It began with a light

When we think about Christmas it is not about crackers

Or bizarre random presents in bright shiny wrappers

It’s not about Santa, or even mince pies

It’s not about snowmen with coal for their eyes

This year it will be different from years gone before

But Christmas has love running right through its core”

“That’s right” cried a voice

“We don’t need to be close

To show love to the people we care for the most

Draw them a picture

Or give them a call

Write them a letter

Or wave from their wall

Sing through the window to make them feel better

Gather some pictures of everyone together

Pile up a present and send it by post

Schedule a Zoom call during your roast

So, this Christmas time let us strike the right tone

And make sure that no-one is feeling alone

Yes, Christmas may well be quite different this year

But we can still send out our love, our hope and our cheer

So, just don’t hold back or show any resistance

Just shout out your love, even if it is from a distance.

Mrs Webb

Assistant Head (co-curricular)