What a joy it was to visit to Richmond House School, Leeds, today! Set in lovely buildings, in impressive grounds, the school has lashings of character - so I knew I was in for a treat. I received a very warm welcome from the office staff and, before long, I was introduced to the talented pupils in Year 5. Using Firestorm Rising as a stimulus, we explored techniques used by writers to develop atmosphere in stories. The children were amazing at identifying techniques such as using setting, selecting powerful mood words, and showing not telling. After this, there was no shortage of volunteers to come up to the front and put on costumes, wigs and props, as we role-played a scene from the book!
Following a refreshing cuppa and a very more-ish banana muffin, with the friendly staff at break time, we explored atmospheric techniques with Year 6, in a little more depth. And, of course, the role-play session had plenty of Oscar winning actors taking to the stage! I would like to thank everyone at Richmond House - pupils and staff alike - for their generous hospitality, especially Mrs Mullis, Deputy Head, for enabling it all to happen. I'm certain we have some budding top-notch writers coming through, from Richmond House! We've already pencilled-in next year's visit, when the much-anticipated sequel to Firestorm Rising will be released. Can't wait! John C.
Following a refreshing cuppa and a very more-ish banana muffin, with the friendly staff at break time, we explored atmospheric techniques with Year 6, in a little more depth. And, of course, the role-play session had plenty of Oscar winning actors taking to the stage! I would like to thank everyone at Richmond House - pupils and staff alike - for their generous hospitality, especially Mrs Mullis, Deputy Head, for enabling it all to happen. I'm certain we have some budding top-notch writers coming through, from Richmond House! We've already pencilled-in next year's visit, when the much-anticipated sequel to Firestorm Rising will be released. Can't wait! John C.
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