Write Away Annual Conference May 2010
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This issue’s cover illustration by Richard Jones is from Rick Riordan’s The Red Pyramid, the first in ‘The Kane Chronicles’ series. Rick Riordan is interviewed by Julia Eccleshare (see Authorgraph). Thanks to Puffin Books for their help with this July cover.
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READ, PLAY, THINK, CREATE: generating delight in learning
This conference for teachers and librarians will provide:
Practical ideas for implementing the new curriculum
Inspiration for creative approaches to literacy teaching
Access to high quality, children’s books and materials
The new Primary Curriculum, announced in the Queen's speech to Parliament, recognises the role of English and communication as the vehicle for developing the capacity for creativity, imagination and thought. The richness and variety of literature is valued for its role in helping children see the world through the eyes of others and to develop lifelong pleasure in reading and writing.
Booking form downloadable from www.writeaway.org.uk
Themes
Creating philosophical play
Dance into words
Improving literacy through book making
Approaching literacy through drama and theatre
Reading and responding with music, song and dance
Playful approaches to writing
Generating delight with picturebooks
Writing football stories
The role of humour and delight in learning
Speakers:
Philip Ardagh, Author
Diane Baker Deputy Head teacher, Basildon
Patrice Baldwin, Norfolk LA, D4LC
Nikki Gamble, Write Away; London Institute of Education
Prue Goodwin, University of Reading
Mini Grey, Author, illustrator
Jim Helmore, author
Pete Higgin, Enrichment Director, Punchdrunk Theatre
Chantal Joseph, Dancer
Allison Judge, Project Manager Everybody Writes, Booktrust
Pam Lewis, University of Brighton
Miranda McKearney, Reading Agency
Tom Palmer, Author
David Reedy, President UKLA
Marcus Sedgwick, Author
Sara Stanley, Head of Foundation and Early Years and Philosophy with Children educator
Karen Wall, illustrator
Lynda Waterhouse, Author, teacher
Conference bookshop: Norfolk Children's bookshop
Date: Friday 21st May
Time: 9.00am – 4.30pm (Registration from 8.30)
Venue: Wellcome Conference Centre, Euston Road, London
Save £35 with the Early bird registration until 28th February:
£120 plus vat Total £141
Enquiries: info@writeaway.org.uk
Nikki Gamble
Write Away UK Ltd
9 Notley Green
Great Notley
Braintree
ESSEX
CM77 7US
