Creative Writing Club

A creative writing club whereby an English teacher from KES (alongside students from Upper Sixth) leads a four-week course of creative writing sessions with a group of Gifted and Talented artists from a local primary school. The sessions are designed to be linked in with the primary school curriculum, based around the term's main topic. In this case, narrative writing. 

Aims

The aim of the project is to support Gifted and Talented students in the lead up to the SATs exams as well as encouraging students to think outside the box and experiment with different writing styles. This was also an opportunity to work collaboratively. 

Background

Having met with the Head of Shirley Junior, we identified workshops they might like to take part in. From this conversation the creative writing workshop was established. 

Resources

Equipment is provided (exercise books/pens/pencils). 

Impact

Qualitative assessment was collected. Students reported feeling more confident in their creative writing. 

Pupil Involvement

15 students from KS2.

Frequency

This activity was introduced in 2023. The activity ran for a four-week block. It is intended to run for the foreseeable future.