Poets in School
TEACHERS' COMMENTS
from some of the schools we've visited

"In the many years of welcoming performers into school for Book Weeks - this has been the very best."
Mrs. B.J. Regan, Head Teacher, Garlinge County Infant School, Margate, Kent

"Many thanks for the wonderful performances & workshops you did last week. The children have not stopped talking about you and we're all still humming the songs. We will certainly book you again.."
Ann Broughton, Literacy Co-ordinator, Buckingham Primary School, Hampton, Middlesex.

"We were delighted to have so much pupil participation. We thought you had great skill in exciting and involving them and then calming them all down again. The time flew."
Mrs. A.E. Sullivan, Principal, Airthrie School, Cheltenham, Glos.

"The poetry day was fantastic and both the teachers and the children learned a lot and had much fun!"
Ms. Natalie Woodward, English Co-ordinator, St. Stephen's Infants School, Bristol.

"Everyone thought communication skills were excellent - the ideas for developing poetry writing first-class and the interaction with the children also first-class…I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!"
Mrs. Mary Kirk, Deputy Head Teacher, Oakhill County Primary School, Glascote Heath, Tamworth, Staffs.

"The use of dressing-up clothes and masks in the performances held the children's attention and the simple format of the workshops allowed us all to achieve…We have used your ideas. Poetry is all round the school and one class used the stimulus as the basis for an assembly. Thank you for coming!"
Mrs. Kay Rosie, Head Teacher, Nevill Road Infants School, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire.

"Two poets came to Coldean School.
The things we learned were really cool.
Their names were James and Geraldine.
They were the best we've ever seen."
Mrs. Ruth Jayawant, Head Teacher, Coldean Junior School, Brighton.

"Thank you once again for a brilliant day at our school. The staff are constantly coming up to me and asking if we can have you back again!! The impression you left is one of joy, and you both deserve every credit for it." Neil Sears, Deputy Headteacher, Meadowgate School. Wisbech, Cambs.

"Geraldine and James entranced the whole school with their wonderful delivery. Sessions full of laughter, enjoyment and learning."
John Spencer, Headteacher, Dunkirk Village School, Faversham, Kent.

"Your lively performance gives poetry a new dimension."
Mrs Vicki Thomas, Headteacher, Shatterlocks Infant School, Dover, Kent.

"Communication with the children was age-appropriate, clear and demanding of attention. Wonderful props.The children were enthused and 'extended' in their respective activities. Excellent pace and progression. They learnt a lot! An excellent day of fun and learning."
Jonathan Mansfield, Head Teacher, Graveney County Primary School, Graveney, Kent.

"Even the least able felt included in the workshops. It inspired the whole school and the work produced was displayed and appreciated by everyone."
Mrs Pippa Bird, Deputy Head Teacher, Southwater Infant School, Southwater, West Sussex.

"You made poetry fun, but emphasised that there is a serious side. An excellent day for staff and children, who were all totally enthralled."
Roger Power, Literacy Co-ordinator, Longlands Primary School, Sidcup, Kent.

"Many thanks to you both for a really super day. It was just the tonic we needed post SATs and reports!" John Grenfell, Head Teacher, Newick CE Primary School, Newick, East Sussex.

"Just a quick letter to say a big THANK-YOU for your performance. My children really enjoyed themselves and were singing your songs afterwards. They wanted to say thank-you, but are a little young to write letters. They decided to draw you some pictures of their favourite bits!! I hope you can tell what the pictures are, most of them you can!!"
Maxine Lucas, Reception Class Teacher, Oakridge County Infant School, Basingstoke, Hants.