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Learning in Newcastle has been working very closely with schools across the
area, hosting free literacy workshops, maths rallies, story-telling workshops
and interactive games at PTA fairs. Our workshops are National Curriculum
aligned and are designed to get children really enthusiastic about their work.
Among many others, our tutors have recently visited Kingston Park, Throckley Primary, St Cuthbert's, West Jesmond,
Benton Park, St Catherine’s, Mountfield Primary and Regent Farm First schools.
Please call us on 0191 214 0333 to find out more about the free
literacy and numeracy workshops we can hold for your class or community group.
National
Young Writer’s Award- April and May
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Learning in Newcastle is really excited about working with schools and
community groups in the local area in promote our 4th Annual
National Young Writer’s Award! We will be visiting lots of local schools and
libraries during April and May to deliver free assemblies and workshops about
our brilliant competition. After the event, children will then write a short
story on the theme of ‘Old and New’ to be entered into our national
competition. The competition will be judged by ‘Spy Dog’ author Andrew Cope. It
is free to enter the competition, and all children aged 5-14 are eligible
to enter.
If you
would like to book in some of our fantastic events for your school, please
contact us on 0191 2140333.
Community
Events
Look out for us during the school holidays at your local library where we will be running
free interactive literacy workshops for children of all ages! If you would like
to book in for our brilliant workshops, please contact us on 0191 2140333
We are also really excited to work with local community groups - if you run a
Brownies, Beavers or Scouts group please contact us to find out more about the
free maths and literacy games we can deliver to your group!
What
teachers think...
“Very effective, organized and
enjoyable [workshop]. Friendly and enthusiastic delivery.” Claire Miller, Year 3 teacher,
Lemington Riverside Primary School
“These children respond well
to interesting workshops outside of the literacy/numeracy lesson. It is
exciting to them and makes them feel special. Very good.” Miss Drennon, Year 4 teacher,
Mountfield Primary School
“[The children enjoyed]
someone new in the class with fun activities- they thought they were playing!” Cindy Shield, Deputy Head,
Mountfield Primary School