Longford Park Primary School: ‘Young People writing the headlines!’
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Date:2009 - 2010
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Introduction:
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Article:
Our Achievement
- The young people have increased their confidence in writing articles and are proud of the work they have produced.
- They have shown an increased interest in the wider community and are eager to share their success with family.
- Parents have seen the increased enthusiasm shown by their children.
- The practitioner, who had previously not worked on a Creative Partnerships' project, has developed her own skills and is eager to continue to work collaborativey with other schools in the programme.
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All of the young people have boosted their self-esteem and are looking forward to developing the school newspaper beyond the Enquiry School project over the next year.
The Feedback
"The children were switched on and alive...they became completely immersed in the projec: collecting information at home, completing work in their own time, speaking to each other outside of school, working as a committed team, showing determination and drive!"
"The incredible team spirit has enabled constructive criticism and the teams offered each other suggestions and support. They shared jobs and helped each other with their stories; a lot of collaboration has developed between the two year groups of mixed age and mixed ability."
"The children are proud of the work they have produced; they have taken things home to show family. They have thoroughly enjoyed interviewing teachers and other people, and they were keen to find out what was happening in the local community."
The Cre8us effect...at Longford Park Primary School:
'Longford Newshounds'
Longford Park Primary School wanted to develop links with the wider school community through the use of ICT. They worked alongside journalist, Sue Beardsmore, to develop the ICT skills of the young people to improve attainment and support their learning. The school were eager to encourage the young people to be creative and work together, using research skills to carry their own learning forward.
An editorial team was set up, comprising of Year 5 and Year 6 pupils who worked together to create their school newspaper. With the support of the practitioner, the young people worked as a team, contributing ideas and listening to each other, meeting deadlines, interviewing people and leading their own research within the realms of a professional working environment. The children were co-constructors of their own learning, eager to evaluate their progress, suggest improvements and develop the school newspaper further.
Creative Agent: Lesley Whelan
Creative Practitioner: Sue Beardsmore
School: Longford Park Primary School, Coventry
If you are interested in this project and would like to find out more, please visit the Creative Partnerships' Project Database where you will be able to view Longford Park's Project Planning Form and Project End Form for their 2009-10 programme.