What teachers say about our adventures!
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‘The benefits have been dramatic. The project will be remembered by all who took part for years, if not, forever.’
Keith Marden, Head Teacher, Sherwood Park Community Primary School, TUNBRIDGE WELLS
‘It exceeded my expectations in all respects.’
Richard Bath, Head Teacher, Melbourne Primary School, DOVER
‘The children gain .... Something very special; enthusiasm; excitement; the idea of knitting together a performance which is made to feel entirely their own; tremendous fun with music; all inhibitions removed with dance - A GREAT 6 WK EXPERIENCE’
Richard Townsend, Head Teacher, Horsmonden Primary School, TONBRIDGE
‘… Helps children and staff unlock their creative potential, creating a "can do" ethos. Develops reflective practice, enriches and provides a breadth of experience that lifts the focus purely from attainment in literacy and numeracy.’
Liz Waller, Head Teacher, St Mary’s Primary School, DOVER
‘The session went really well. The children were certainly energised by the work they did with QJ and colleagues, and the staff who attended enjoyed it also. It was pitched just right for the age group and the exercises were both fun and thought provoking. I know a number of staff were taking notes as they observed the exercises, probably to use back in the classroom!
Elizabeth Dean, Community Schools Development Manager, Thanet 1 Cluster, Kent
‘Wildest Dreams brought excitement, energy and expertise into our school to enable all children to participate fully in a valuable experience and to inspire and motivate staff. The final performance in a large space to an appreciative audience was excellent for pupil self-esteem.’
Krystyna Creek, St Martin’s Primary School, DOVER
‘… Innovation, excitement, inspiration, a chance to step back and remember exactly why we went into this job!
Alison Dakin, Harcourt Primary School, FOLKESTONE
‘I didn’t expect the end result to be so exciting and impressive.’
Maggie Isherwood, St Mary’s Primary School, DOVER
‘It carries across to other activities we pursue in school. Many children discover that they are capable of much more than they thought and, as a result, their sense of well-being flourishes.’
Tony Fielding, Head Teacher, Elham Primary School, CANTERBURY
‘A large proportion of the children have behavioural problems; three started off by refusing to participate – but all ended up fully involved and on stage for the performances.’
Anne-Marie Rushton, South Deal Primary School, DEAL, Kent
‘Wildest Dreams has supported our school in helping develop our teacher's confidence in the teaching of music.’
Graham Stabbs, Warden House Primary School, DEAL, Kent
‘It has helped to inspire greater confidence in music making for pupils and teachers. Our Music Coordinator has noticed improvement in quality of Teaching & Learning in Class Music.’
Lynne van de Merwe, St Joseph’s, Aylesham, CANTERBURY
‘I was extremely impressed with the way that both musicians worked with the children. Highly talented people – to be able to play their own instrument beautifully, conduct the performers, turn around, speak to the audience, be aware of the younger children’s short attention span and to give them the opportunity to exercise, all at the same time – WOW!’
Lynne van de Merwe, St Joseph’s, Aylesham
‘When the project produces really successful performances and the audiences respond enthusiastically, the children learn that sustained hard work can bring true joy and fulfillment’.
Tony Fielding, Head Teacher, Elham Primary School
‘The project helped to raise self-esteem & personal expectations. Parents are more aware of their children’s talents.’
Lynne van de Merwe, St Joseph’s, Aylesham
‘It widened the experiences of the children considerably. It really developed a range of skills, e.g. listening, collaboration, social skills, etc.’
Richard Bath, Head Teacher, Melbourne Primary School
‘The value of good teamwork becomes clear to the children. They see that every member of the team is important whatever the size of their role.’
Tony Fielding, Head Teacher, Elham Primary School
‘Most important is that the children learn the practical value of self-discipline.’
Tony Fielding, Head Teacher, Elham Primary School
‘Most effective was the relationship established between QJ and the children where many of our children have SEN.’
Sheena Jackaman, St Radigunds Primary School
‘The impact of the project had been continued enthusiasm and buoyancy of the children after the event.’
Cathy Bourner, Sholden Primary School
‘Valuable for our children – would love to be involved in the future.’
Lynne van de Merwe, St Joseph’s, Aylesham
‘These projects represent a ‘sheep-dip’ and are sadly all too often one-off. If they can be repeated or continued, the impact would be even greater. Schools are interested in sustaining the positive impact by encouraging these new skills to be practiced and used, since this has been proven to provide incremental increases in enthusiasm, confidence and skills for the children.’
From: Teacher Group discussion at Seminar in Deal
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