St Austin’s RC School, Wakefield
Not a pretty sight
I knew as soon as I got stuck in traffic on the A1 just outside Doncaster it was going to be one of those days and lo and behold what greeted me as soon as I (finally) set foot in the school hall at St Austin’s? A Leeds flag. As if spending ten days on the road with Tom Palmer wasn’t enough punishment! Turns out the caretaker’s a United fan, too. There’s no accounting for taste.
St Austin’s had spent a whole week writing about the World Cup and I had been invited in to work with the Y4s on ‘Do Goalkeepers Wear Tiaras?’ I thought I’d begin by getting them to work in pairs with a ball, with A being the goalie and B being the striker, just to get the ‘feel’ of either facing a penalty or taking one as Megan does in the opening scenes. Not the best idea I’d ever had, to be honest. Year 4s are an excitable bunch with selective hearing. The statement ‘I don’t want you to actually kick the ball’ falling on ears even more deaf than mine. Bless ‘em.
In the classroom, we worked in groups to create teams, making up a name a nickname and the squad. There were some great ideas - i particularly liked the Queen Bees. As usual, I tried to pack too much in so we didn’t finish every task but perhaps the classes will send me their finished work so I can post it later on my website. I enjoyed my hectic day at St Austin’s. I hope they did too.
July 7th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Hello again! I’m suprised I managed to write your name! You never gave me my idea back-but no matter. I know it is in good hands. We were all very excited by the end of assembly and I am going to start pestering mum for a book! I have written some stories, one of which is very sad and I just finished today. It made me cry!
My sister Ingrid thinks you are fantastic, and I agree!
July 7th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
I did remember to give you your idea back but when I looked around you were gone! It’s very safe and will find it’s way back to you, Miriam. Meanwhile don’t forget to pester your mum for a book and say hello to Ingrid.
July 11th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
I had to leave-also, I was in a bit of a daydream as I had just posted a story online and I was wondering whether I had any comments on it! It turns out I did. Anyhow, I shall say hello to Ingrid and I lust that you reply to my comment!
July 11th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
Give my regards to Ingrid! I hope all your comments were positive and helpful, Miriam.