What a stonking Young Writer session on Saturday! I introduced Vicky as my new assistant and asked her to tell the Young Writers a little bit about herself. It was very lucky she was there because, with fourteen youngsters in attendance, we had to take up two double tables - which meant Vicky could sit with one whilst I sat with the other. Also present was Jenny who is linked to the Croydon Literacy Scheme. Jenny was there to have a look at how we operate because she has invited me to go along on 20th June and present a Writing Workshop for them. She has said any members of Addiscombe Young Writers are welcome to come along so if you think you and your young wordsmiths would enjoy a different kind of Writing activity, let me know. The session is on 20th June, 5pm to 6.30pm at the Central Library in Sutton and Jenny will be sending me more info to pass on to anyone interested.
Saturday's session covered report writing again. We looked at the various topics that would make for good reports, such as pets, hobbies, school, nature, history etc etc and, as usual, the children did not disappoint, putting in their own ideas. Everyone seemed really fired up and there was a brilliant atmosphere! The assignment set was to write a book review in time for the next session on 7th May and, as promised, I will absolutely ensure I have a worksheet in place for the Ghost Stories session that day.
Finally, just needed to add something that has been talked about with the library staff which may need further discussion. The Young Writer group, as you have no doubt noticed, is absolutely flying at the moment! We have an average of three new members at each session and at least two enquiries during the course of those sessions from parents who think their children may be interested in joining. At the moment we are averaging between eight and eleven children per session with occasional weeks - like last week, where we have fourteen or more. Because of this - and a lot depends on how the next couple of sessions go - we might, at some point, have to put a cap on the amount of members who can be safely accommodated at the library during each session. This may mean we need to start a waiting list with strict criteria that once a member reaches eleven, they have to leave in order to make space for a new member. Now please don't worry about this as it is only being talked about at this point and may not amount to anything. But health and safety, as I am sure you appreciate, has to be taken into consideration. I will be having further discussion with the library staff and will keep you informed. I just wanted to update you on what might be taking place over the next few months.
That aside, I just wanted to say a massive thank you the the library staff, Vicky, Jenny and everyone else for their continued interest in - and support of - Addiscombe Young Writers.
See you on the 7th and Good Writing everyone.
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