SCHOOLS POETRY WORKSHOPS

His favourite workshop to run. Start the school day with a poetry assembly where Paul will perform a selection of his work to get the kids relaxed and engaged,

 

Then, it's into the classroom working with pupils to create a brand new piece of poetry, from serious to silly and all inbetween. Current workshop packages on offer include

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PLAYING WITH WORDS

A day designed to inspire minds of any age into creating new writing from scratch 

(Tailored sessions for all ages)

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BIGGER THAN THE BULLIES

 A day focusing around issues of bullying in school and ways to be more positive in our outlook towards one another

(Aimed at ages 9-13)

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FINDING YOUR PLACE

Using 'The Tale of the Tail of Donald T.Snail as a guide, younger pupils learn to understand their emotions in times of difficulty and learn what it means to find themselves a 'safe sapce'

(Aimed at ages 5-7)

 

Visit days can also be themed around topics if schools wish and Paul has delivered workshops to create school prayers and anniversary celebrations as well as pieces on healthy lifestyles, bullying, online safety and remembrance. 

 

All poetry workshops come with a meet and greet woven into the sessions where inspired mini humans can ask Paul questions about writing, performance, publishing and touring. Pupils will also have the opportunity to take home copies of his work to read at home with an optional book sale/signing at the end of the day.

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Prices can be tailored to suit your class sizes and ever-shrinking school budgets, two things that as an ex-Head of Department Paul is all too aware of - so please do get in contact!