Dreadlock Alien

British Performance Poet Dreadlock Alien (Richard Grant) visited GIS for 3 days last week. In Primary, he worked with Years 3 and 6 around the themes of identity and rights of the child to fit in with UN day. The children (and teachers!) had great fun creating their own poems around this topic and learning to beat box, with some children then performing in assembly. A great way to start the Talk for Writing poetry units!

Poem Dreadlock Alien wrote (using ideas form the students) and performed in assembly 

Dreadlock Alien also worked with all of our Year 7 students to launch our Poetry Unit for English. The core message: poetry is cool! Did he achieve his objective in ensuring that all of our students were on board with this message? Absolutely!

Peter Carnavas visiting GIS

Last week, students of GIS were very pleased to have Peter Carnavas in the house for two days. He is a very talented author and illustrator.

He gave a special talk to the parents on how to promote creativity in their children. Years 1, 2, 3 and EYC students gets involved with the session and have been inspired to create their own stories.

Hope that everyone enjoyed with the session and please do come back again Peter Carnavas!

Korky Paul is coming to GIS!

The incredibly talented illustrator, Korky Paul, will be visiting us on 

November 12th to share his work with Reception, Yr1, Yr 2 and Yr3. Hurrah!!

Let's borrow one of his 'Winnie the Witch' books today.