Course 38, ‘Bonkers Magic!’, and the next 6-week course, was due to begin on January 9th, 2021. With the delayed academic term and uncertainty over the rise of the new variant of Covid-19, the start date has been delayed.
When we do start back, this course will focus on the design, layout, illustration and writing content of the 5th p2p bonkers book. It’s a hands-on, exciting adventure in writing and design work where the final result is a celebration of the children’s work at p2p.
Work has already begun on the book which will celebrate work from the courses that began on February 29th, 2020 and ended on December 18th last year. Our brilliant volunteers Niamh and Josh are beginning to sift through the children’s work this week. Exciting and busy times even if the discovery of something soft and mouldy and very, very green tried to trip us up. I wonder what it was?
Answers to: puttingpentopaper13@gmail.com 🙂
And don’t forget that Podcast number 2 will be coming soon!
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What We Do: At Pen to Paper we teach literacy skills in a fun and interactive way, in a friendly and supportive environment. We use a wide variety of fun activities, tasks and games to help children aged 7-11 to develop creative writing skills, explore their imaginations, creative thinking skills and self-expression. A strong emphasis is put on developing social skills, making friendships, and building self-confidence and self-esteem.
Working alongside the school curriculum to support and complement academic learning, we operate in an informal and non-pressured setting.
When and Where: Courses run on Saturday mornings from 9.30 am to 11.00 am at the Alton Maltings Centre, Alton, with the occasional double. Places are strictly limited at a cost of £20.00 per child, per six-week course.
Self-Development: When children move onto secondary school they have the opportunity to come back to work as Young Mentors and then at sixth form/college they can come in to work as Volunteers which helps with the volunteering category of such schemes as the Duke of Edinburgh. Do get in touch if you would like to volunteer. We are currently looking for one college volunteer for March 2021 onwards (Enhanced DBS check an essential) for a three-, six- or twelve-month commitment.
Who We Are: Run by course leader Sarah Lucas – writer, publisher, workshop provider and language tutor, courses are held during term-time avoiding half-term holiday weekends where possible. Now in its seventh year, Pen to Paper has been successful in its bid for funds to cover the school year 2020-2021 from the National Lottery’s Community Fund.
Where to Find Information: Contact Sarah on 01420 587351 or at puttingpentopaper13@gmail.com for more details.
Want to talk to us about your child’s literacy needs? We look forward to hearing.
Sarah Lucas
Pen to Paper, 07500 359308, puttingpentopaper13@gmail.com
“Dear Sarah, I just wanted to drop this and say thank you so much for this year. Doing my Gold Dofe Volunteering with Pen2Paper has been amazing – it is an amazing organisation with such lovely and creative children making the experience so rewarding . It has also been amazing for me as it contributes wonderfully to the degree I want to take at university (I want to do English Literature). Thank you especially for finding a way for me to continue volunteering whilst being in lockdown as it’s been a massive help to my award … “
Niamh, volunteer from Alton College 2020