We enjoyed a very interesting and interactive day with John O'Leary on Friday. We loved seeing some of his books and hearing about how he starts his writing and illustrating process. John worked with each year group -teaching them some of his paper engineering techniques. The children thoroughly enjoyed the day. Thank you John.
Lisa (Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School)
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John O'Leary
Jack was an absolute hit with teachers and pupils alike! From his engaging whole school assembly in the morning to his jaw-dropping science demonstrations in the year group workshops, the whole school was buzzing. We loved hearing Jack's science based poetry- perfect for our World Book Day poetry focus. Jack was so warm and friendly- it was a pleasure having him as a visiting author. Thank you Jack!
Vicki (Backwell Junior School)
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Jack Challoner
Simon visited our specialist provision today and was just wonderful.
His sessions were perfectly paced and so captivating, you could have heard a pin drop as the students were gripped!
Simon's activities were engaging, and all classes were buzzing afterwards, keen to share what they had done and how much they had enjoyed it. Simon worked with four classes from KS1 to KS3 and each enjoyed their session just as much.
We welcome Simon back to Poppy Field any time, he was wonderful.
Thank you so much!
Nicky (Poppy Field School)
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Simon Adepetun
On Wednesday, March 6th, Cat graced us with her presence to enhance our World Book Week festivities. Her charisma and engaging demeanor captivated everyone. She skillfully tailored each session to cater to the different year groups, leaving the children in awe and thoroughly enjoying her enchanting stories. Additionally, Cat generously took the time to sign copies of her books for our school library. It was indeed a delightful visit! :)
Ross (Our Lady Queen Of Peace Catholic Primary School)
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Cat Weatherill
Brilliant day Matt, the children have really enjoyed the sessions today. They were pitched appropriately for each year group. The sessions have supported them with their imaginative writing skills, children were buzzing!
Hetal (Krishna Avanti Primary School)
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Matt Beighton
Diana was fantastic, her organisation and communication before the event was thorough and enabled the visit to run smoothly.
Diana was amazing. She pitched her well organised and meaningful presentation at the correct level for our students and delivered it faultlessly.
It was fantastic to have someone, not only local, as an inspirational speaker but also someone who's life experiences are so relatable to many of our students.
Its always great to see our students so engaged. It was an important opportunity for them to find out about the creative process behind being an author and to inspire our young writers.
Martha (William Hulme's Grammar School)
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Diana Anyakwo
We had a brilliant day with M. P. Robertson on Thursday 29th February. The whole school enjoyed a talk at the beginning of the day, then (after a bit of technical trouble!) the children enjoyed dragon drawing workshops. Reception children also enjoyed a lovely story time. There has been very positive feedback from teachers and children alike.
Lorna (The Roche School)
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M. P. Robertson
Claire was engaging and provided some interactive sessions involving illustrative work.
Kelly (Stag Lane Primary)
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Claire Alexander
The assembly was really interactive and enjoyed by all adults and children alike. Feedback from all year groups that took part in workshops was really positive. They were very practical and energetic. The children could not stop talking about them. The book signing was also a lovely idea .
Mrs (Perry Wood Primary school, worcester)
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Graham Jones
Julia Jarman is an amazing lady. She worked with all age groups - nursery up to year 6. She really brings her books alive. The children found her a real inspiration as she told them their attempts to write do not have to be perfect first time. She was a source of great information about how she writes her books and shared her recipe for writing stories. She took the time after school to not only sign books children had bought but to write a personal message. It was a fantastic day.
Rosmarie (st mary magdalene school)
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Julia Jarman