School Workshops
Memory Lane
Your Year 6 pupils will surprise themselves as they work with us to realise just how much they’ve learnt since they’ve been at your primary school, just how many people they’ve met – and just how many places they’ve been to (both literally and metaphorically!).
Introduction
Your Year 6 pupils will surprise themselves as they work with us to realise just how much they’ve learnt since they’ve been at your primary school, just how many people they’ve met – and just how many places they’ve been to (both literally and metaphorically!). Gathering everything together, we’ll then introduce them to drama techniques designed to crystalise their memories – and reflect on all the skills and values that they’ll take with them on the next stage of their journey. This is, of course, all hugely valuable in itself – but if you’re thinking of staging a Leavers’ Show, you’ll also have all the elements in place to put together a performance guaranteed to wet the eyes of every member of the audience!
Outcomes: teamwork, improved drama skills, reflection.
Cross-Curricular Links: literacy, drama, PSHE.
| Year Groups | Y6/ P7 |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Transition |
| Pupil Numbers | Year 6 classes |
| Space | Hall Space |
Workshop FAQs
What is the format of the day?
The day starts with a whole-school assembly where pupils will learn the ‘chorus’ of the poem. 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. It might look something like this:
09.00 – 09.20: Whole-school assembly, to introduce the day…
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 the finished poems are performed.
Are there any technical requirements?
Your visitor will need access to a laptop/ screen/projector set up in the working space.
Workshop Testimonials
“You were absolutely amazing and have inspired all the children and teachers. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!”
