We are back! Scintillating Sci-Fi, Course 36, began on September 12th and is in full swing! We have welcomed our new Young Mentors and pentopaperers to a slightly different but happy and fun writing environment. Covid-19 restrictions are in place and working well.
And what did the scientists land in our lap? Only the amazing news that a gas known to be related to ‘life’ in some form, has been found on planet Venus. It’s turning out to be a fun ride.
Second podcast and a Sci-Fi special coming soon 🙂 … along with Course 37, bookings for which are being taken now.
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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: From September 2020, courses reverted to 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 college they can come in to work as Volunteers which helps with the volunteering category of such schemes as the Duke of Edinburgh.
Who We Are: Run by course leader Sarah Lucas – writer, publisher, workshop provider and language tutor, the 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 2020-2021 from the National Lottery’s Community Fund.
Course 37: If you would like to put your child’s name down for our new 6-week creative writing course starting in November 2020, do let us know. Places are strictly limited.
Where to Find Information: Contact Sarah on 01420 587351 or at sarah@madaboutsnailbooks.com for more details, including to request a copy of the course booklet which contains:
- the aims of each course
- full terms and conditions
- Safeguarding Policy
- Child Protection Policy Statement
- Certificate of Public Liability Insurance, and
- directions to the Maltings.
An Application Form and list of testimonials is also available upon request.
“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 … “
Do get in touch if you would like to volunteer or talk about your child’s literacy needs. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sarah Lucas
Pen to Paper, 07500 359308, sarah@madaboutsnailbooks.com