The Connection places science, engineering and technology firmly in context by exploring the lives, achievements and legacies of individuals whose inventions and discoveries have affected all our lives! A highly engaging, thought provoking and informative whole-school programme. https://youtu.be/IrwBbL1LSuc?si=2scf8X0Sya3yDOz6 “The children enjoyed the workshops across all year groups. The feedback from children and … Read More
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What a Wonderful World
High-energy and fact-packed – and accommodating up to 420 pupils in a single day!
Big Shakespeare Day
Everyone loves a good story – and as William Shakespeare was the greatest storyteller of them all!
CSI: Reading Skills
Pupils who tell us they don’t like “reading” are always amazed when they realise quite how much skillful reading they’ve accomplished by the end of this fun and busy workshop. “Thanks to As Creatives for a great CSI Reading Skills workshop today. We used lots of reading skills and did lots of problem … Read More
Introducing Shakespeare
Introducing Shakespeare is a fantastic (and very energetic!) way to engage your students in the playwright, his life and works – and prepare them for their studies to come. “Thank you for the Introducing Shakespeare workshops. We all enjoyed them so much and it was a pleasure to watch you in action. Can … Read More
Spotlight on Shakespeare
Over four hundred years since his death, Shakespeare’s poetry is still being read, performed and listened to all over the world – which says something for its power and beauty. “We had a fantastic day taking part in our Tempest workshop with Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and As Creatives. Our children thoroughly enjoyed the sessions … Read More
A Visit from Bookman
The world’s newest superhero, Bookman has the extraordinary power of bringing stories to life – and he’ll fly into your school all set to help your pupils in doing the same “Thank you for sending ‘Bookman’ to Thomson House on Friday. He was a huge hit in assembly, particularly for the teachers who hadn’t read … Read More
Family Literacy
We all know how much family support benefits children’s learning. So, our Family Literacy workshops have been specifically developed to gain and cement that support by offering a fun and friendly environment in which parents/carers work alongside their children on activities designed to highlight the joys to be found in books and stories!