Workshop Description

The Book Review Competition at Little Podmore Library received record entries this year – but someone snuck in before judging was complete, and jumbled up all the entries! In a series of age-differentiated workshops, we’ll be asking your children to indulge in a frenzy of connection-making, using their knowledge of a range of well-loved tales to make sense of it all!

Literacy
EYFS – KS2 / P1 - P7 / Senior Infants - 6th Class
Whole-School
Suitable for up to 60 pupils at a time
School Hall

FAQs

How many pupils can take part?

The Extraordinary Adventures of Fillolog can accommodate up-to 60 pupils per workshop - that's the whole of a two-form entry school in just one day!

What is the format of the day?

We will work with you to plan a timetable for the workshops, to suit the number of classes you would like to include - and around the specific timings of your school day. In a two-form entry primary school (with all year groups apart from Reception taking part in groups of up-to 60), the timetable might look like this:

09.00 – 09.20: Whole-school assembly, where your visitor will explain how they need the children’s help…

09.20 – 9.55: Year 1 stay in the hall for their workshop …

9.55 – 10.30: Year 2 come to the hall for their workshop …

10.30 – 11.05: Year 3 come to the hall for their workshop …

11.05 – 11.30: One Reception class have a visit, in their own setting …

11.30 – 11.55: The other Reception class have a visit, in their own setting …

LUNCH

1.00 – 1.40: Year 4 come to the hall for their workshop …

1.40 – 2.20: Year 5 come to the hall for their workshop …

2.20 – 3.00: Year 6 come to the hall for their workshop.

3.00 – 3.15: Closing assembly where findings are shared and the outcome revealed.

 

Are there any technical requirements?

Your visitor will need access to a laptop/ screen/projector set up in the school hall. 

Are there any other whole-school literacy days?

Yes! If you've enjoyed Paige Turner's Fiction Misson or A Visit from Bookman then you might want to consider one of our other whole-school literacy days which include; The Character Hunt,The Extraordinary World of Fillolog and A Celebration in Rhyme.

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