School Workshops
Christmas Clerihews
From Jingle Bells to White Christmas, from Silent Night to The Night Before Christmas, the winter season has inspired some of the most loved and best remembered verses of all time. So what better time of year to write and perform your own school poems?
Introduction
Some of the most loved and best remembered verses of all time were inspired by Christmas, so what better time of year for some poetry-writing? Imagining the Christmas Spirit as a living, breathing being, your students will work collaboratively to pen a whole class Clerihew, making choices and playing with words, to capture all the fun of the festive season.
| Year Groups | KS3 – KS4 |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Poetry, Christmas |
| Pupil Numbers | 60 per workshop |
| Duration | 1-hour sessions |
| Space | School Hall |
Workshop FAQs
How many students can take part?
Christmas Clerihew Poetry can accommodate up-to 60 students per workshop and we’re able to deliver up to x5 workshops per day.
Are there any technical requirements?
Your visitor will need access to a laptop/ screen/projector so that pupils can view the supporting PowerPoint
Where do the workshops take place?
These are active workshops and benefit from a large open space such as the school hall. Where only 30 children at a time take part in the workshops, a classroom with desks and chairs stowed away as far as possible is fine.
Workshop Testimonials
“The performance was fabulous. Once again, on behalf of the staff but most of all the boys – thank you!”
“A massive ‘Thank You’ for the Workshops last week. The pupils had a great time and it was wonderful learning about these less well known scientists and inventors. We will look forward to receiving our poems! We will be in touch regarding next year’s dates.”
“The children thoroughly enjoyed their day and particularly loved performing at the beginning and end with the whole school. The students gained further understanding of how to use their ideas to write poetry, as well as a look at performing poetry.
Some staff were surprised by how some more reluctant readers and writers in class were engaged with the poetry. It was great to be able to involve the whole school in a workshop day all the way from EYFS and bring the children together to work collaboratively.”
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