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This Poem “The Best School of All” by Sir Henry Newbolt is an engaging piece that captivates readers with its message. To enhance understanding, a workbook has been provided to aid in deciphering the poem’s themes and nuances. Readers are encouraged to appreciate the profound message conveyed through Newbolt’s words and reflect on its significance. Writing a summary, journal entry, or a reflective piece can deepen one’s connection to the poem and allow for personal interpretation.
Additionally, answering the accompanying questions will further solidify comprehension and provoke critical thinking. Through these activities, readers can delve deeper into the essence of the poem and derive meaningful insights from its verses.
The Best School Of All
Sir Henry Newbolt
It’s good to see the school we knew,
the land of youth and dream.
To greet again the rule we knew,
before we took the stream.
Though long we’ve missed the sight of her,
Out hearts may not forget:
We’ve lost the old delight of her,
We keep her honour yet.
Chorus:
We’ll honour yet the school we knew
The best school of all
We’ll honour yet the rule we knew
Till the last bell call
For working days or holidays
And glad or melancholy days
They were great days and jolly days
At the best school of all
The stars and sounding vanities
That half the crowd bewitch.
What are they but inanities
To him that treads the pitch?
And where’s the welth I’m wondering,
Could buy the cheers that roll
When the last charge goes thundering
Towards the twilight goal?
Then men that tanned the hide of us,
Our daily foes and friends,
They shall not lose their pride of us,
However the journey ends.
Their voice to us who sing of it,
No more its message bears,
But the round world shall ring of it,
And all we are be theirs.
To speak of fame a venture is,
There’s little here can bide,
But we may face the centuries,
And dare the deepending tide;
for though the dust that’s part of us,
To dust again be gone,
Yet here shall beat the heart of us,
The school we handed on!
We’ll honour yet the school we knew
The best school of all
We’ll honour yet the rule we knew
Till the last bell call
For working days or holidays
And glad or melancholy days
They were great days and jolly days
At the best school of all
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