Last Tuesday we took a group of Year 10 pupils to Warwick University for ‘GCSE English in Action’.
The day consisted of a series of talks aimed to develop students’ skills in both reading texts and writing ‘like a genius’! These proved to be really informative, giving our pupils strategies and tips on how to approach their exams and achieve the highest grades.
The group also had the opportunity to experience ‘university life’ for a day which we hope will inspire them as they move towards Post-16 choices.
The highlight of the day for many was the presentation given by the award winning poet Owen Sheers, reading several of his poems and explaining the ideas behind them and people who inspired him. He also explained how he became a writer at the same age as our pupils, hopefully inspiring them in return.
This stimulating, information-packed day will feature a series of fascinating presentations guaranteed to enthuse, inform and inspire. During the day, students will hear from a range of expert and engaging speakers who will explore ways to enhance their creativity and writing skills, examine non-fiction texts across time, and tackle unseen poetry. The day will end on an unforgettable note with a presentation by an award-winning poet, who will read from and discuss their poetry before taking questions from the audience. Students are guaranteed to leave brimming with essential insights and ideas
The day will be chaired by Julia Geddes. Julia is an experienced Head of English, a Senior Examiner for a major examination board and a textbook author. She has published many study guides for both GCSE and A-level students.
https://thetrainingpartnership.org.uk/study-day/gcse-english-in-action-19-11-2019/
