Day 2 of our CPD event with Tim Rylands was amazing for many reasons.
First of all, Woolston CP school who were our wonderful hosts so we owe you a huge vote of thanks for your hospitality. In particular we would like to extend our thanks to Judith, the head teacher who agreed to allow us to invade her school and disrupt the whole day; Angela, the deputy head who catered to our every need and made sure everything went smoothly; Hannah, Year 1 teacher and organiser extraordinaire who made sure we were fed and watered!
Secondly, the pupils were very kind to us and worked with all manner of strange people without batting an eyelid! It made the whole event more meaningful to see the response of real pupils of all ages and abilities.
Thirdly, Tim Rylands said it would work and it did! He showed us many useful teaching techniques as he kept up to 60 children (and associated adults) engaged for over an hour at a time. Best of all, the technology sat quietly in the background patiently facilitating the literacy focus.
And last but by no means least, the many excellent and creative Warrington teachers who participated with their enthusiasm and laughter, making the event so worth while. They are now buzzing with loads of creative ideas to try out share with each other.
