Showing posts with label Salford. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Salford. Show all posts

Saturday, 5 July 2014

Cathy Cassidy in Salford


Friday 4th July saw the finale of the Reading and Writing Relay, and Cathy Cassidy took the baton to Wentworth School in Salford for the final event.

Cathy’s session was extremely inspiring for young writers and added personal touches describing what she loved at school – daydreaming! Hanifa Choudhury said, “We learnt about what Cathy was like when she was young and her inspiration for writing books."

Wentworth High School pupils Yasmyn Abdulwahab and Hanifa Choudhury with author Cathy Cassidy
Cathy captured the importance of how creative daydreaming can be with another pupil Yasmyn Abdulwahab adding, “I learnt I can be imaginative and daydreaming isn’t bad! The talk was really interesting."


The pupils were treated to a reading from the latest book Sweet Honey from the popular The Chocolate Box Girls series and even had the chance to take part in a quiz to see which character they were most like.


Cathy also showed one of her mood boards for Sweet Honey and the different pictures that influence the characters.

Teacher Sarah Eggleton said “Cathy, is always, a brilliant speaker. Inspirational and practical tips on becoming a writer. Our students loved it! Thank-you!” 

Wednesday, 4 July 2012

IWM Run the Race

Willow Tree Primary School Read at IWM North



After a brief sit down in the main exhibition space in the IWM, enveloped by projections on every single very large wall within, students from Willow Tree Primary School hustled together in the centre to share their pieces of creative writing with each other and the passing public. Such a great idea!




A number of schools were visiting the IWM yesterday, so there was an impressive buzz of excited chatter as the students took to the stage.





Listen to the stories of these excellent creative writers (and there's a little treat at the end from Frank)