Work: Year 5 Writing News Reports - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School, Ashton under Lyne

Below are some examples of News Reports written by Year 4 pupils.

BRANDON STEALS THE SHOW... A SUPERSTAR IS BORN!
by our reporter Chloe

Our Lady's School puts on an amazing performance of Oliver Twist with Brandon, who was the star of the show as Oliver.

On Tuesday the 10th of November, at St Anns' Social Centre in Ashton, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School put on a fantastic performance of Oliver Twist.

Brandon, who played Oliver was excellent, even though he had a bit of a cough and a sore throat, his singing was really good and he never once went off key.

The highlight of the evening was when Brandon sang a solo, "Where is Love," which had the audience in tears.

Mr Woolley (a teacher in charge), had this to say, "All of us thought Brandon was a star and he looked and acted just like Oliver."

The show was a sell out for all three nights. Everyone in the show was really good but Brandon clearly stood out from the rest.

Brandon remarked, "Being Oliver was thrilling and I would love to do it again."

Conner, who played the Artful Dodger said, "Brandon was really fun to work with and he is now one of my best friends."

We were inquisitive to know if Brandon would have any more leading parts but Mrs Rowley said, "You will have to wait until next year, however I do think he deserves one."

KILLER SHARK MEGLDON RETURNS!
Megldon - the shark thought to have been killed, has claimed another victim
by our reporter Lewis

The shark is big. It's long. It has big jaws - and it's been spotted! Megldon, the shark thought to have been killed, has returned to the Australian waters.

It was seen at 12:00 noon on the 20th of July off the coast of the Great Barrier Reef.

Harry Radcliff, a passenger of the SS Coast Guard got knocked off his boat when the shark struck it! "That was the most adrenalin filled moment of my life," said Harry, "It opened its mouth all the way and it took a chunk out of my leg."

Barry White, (a police chief on board) shot the shark, but still it managed to swim away. "The lad was very lucky," said Barry. "I got him out just in time."

Mr White had jumped in and risked his own life to save his best friend.”

The Australian Government have sent out experts to find the shark, but in the meantime, all of Australia's beaches have been closed for safety.

Megldon was last seen near the Great Barrier Reef.

FIRE DESTROYS 19th CENTURY MARKET HALL
by our reporter Rebecca

A volcano of fire erupted in the early hours of Saturday morning at Ashton Market Hall.

A fire started at Ashton Market Hall last Saturday at three in the morning. At first there was a bang that sounded like a bolt of lightning, then minutes later the sky was filled with flames. The fire was that bad it took 16 fire engines to put out the blaze.

Barry Jones, Divisional Officer with Greater Manchester Fire Service said, "I was here when the actual fire started, we got the call at two minutes past three. The fire engines were there within minutes. The fire soon broke through the roof and it took ninety fire fighters to help put out the fire."

Mrs Rowley, (a teacher from Ashton) said, "I was fast asleep in bed when I suddenly heard a big bang. I looked out of my window and the sky was all filled with smoke and fire…"

Ashton Market Hall on fire

The builders said it would take three years to put the building back together again. "Luckily we will be able to save the outer walls of the Grade Two listed building which dates from 1829."

Councillor Kieran Quinn said, "As soon as the scaffolding has been completed, the massive clean up will begin. There will be a temporary market hall built on the nearest car park.."

The roof of the building collapsed and everything inside was destroyed. More than 100 small businesses had stalls in the market. Market traders are now concerned about their future.